1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (225+ words) A reintroduction scheme to prevent the extinction of Lesser Grey Shrike in Spain has seen more than 850 captive-bred birds released in the past 16 years, but results have been modest so far, highlighting the challenges faced by one of Iberia's most…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (300+ words) A further 17 Western Capercaillies have been released into France's Vosges Mountains, despite previous setbacks to the scheme. As reported by Ornithomedia, the latest release took place between April and May and involved 13 males and four females captured in Norway before…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (580+ words) June's unseasonable cool and breezy weather continued for many during this latest review period " no good for late overshoots, but these conditions dropped hints at the seabird season to come. For many, the main talking point was'the first for Britain…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (61+ words) Western Reef Heron, Caernarfon, Caernarfon (J Martin Jones). Arctic Tern, Langaholt, Iceland (Dave Jackson). Northern Wheatear, Handa Island SWT, Highland (Nick Truby). Sand Martin, Greystones, Wicklow (John D Murphy). Black Wheatear, Montllober, Spain (Marc FASOL). House Martin, Seaforth LWT (permit…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago  (53+ words) Bird Guides Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio Male showed well at times, but very elusive. More images of Red-backed Shrike More from Chris Teague Have you seen something interesting? Click Submit to share your rare bird sightings via our simple form....

2+ day, 13+ hour ago  (49+ words) Bird Guides White-billed Diver Gavia adamsii West Burrafirth, Mainland, Shetland More images of White-billed Diver More from Andy Johnson Have you seen something interesting? Click Submit to share your rare bird sightings via our simple form. Submit Start Your Free…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (55+ words) Bird Guides Red-crested Pochard Netta rufina Eclipse male present at this site for a few weeks More images of Red-crested Pochard More from David Oulsnam Have you seen something interesting? Click Submit to share your rare bird sightings via our…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (42+ words) Bird Guides Greenish Warbler Phylloscopus trochiloides More images of Greenish Warbler More from Roger Ridley Have you seen something interesting? Click Submit to share your rare bird sightings via our simple form. Submit Start Your Free Trial Today!...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago  (208+ words) European Wildcat is showing signs of recovery in several parts of Europe, although the species remains highly vulnerable in many regions. According to Mongabay, populations have increased in some countries " in particular Czechia" following legal protection, forest recovery and reintroduction…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (40+ words) Bird Guides Cork City, Cork, Ireland More images of Blackcap More from Harry Hussey Have you seen something interesting? Click Submit to share your rare bird sightings via our simple form. Submit Start Your Free Trial Today!...