Wednesday 29 March 2017

BirdLife: Argentina approves measures to save seabirds

BirdLife: Argentina approves measures to save seabirds: The use of measures to prevent seabird by-catch deaths has just been approved by the Argentinian government, a decision that will save the lives of many thousands of seabirds.

Night Parrot rediscovered in Western Australia

Night Parrot rediscovered in Western Australia: Four Australian birders have documented the first verified sighting of Night Parrot in Western Australia in over 100 years.

Wednesday 15 March 2017

RSPB: Hen Harrier hotline re-opens

RSPB: Hen Harrier hotline re-opens: The RSPB has relaunched its Hen Harrier Hotline in the hope of finding out where the severely threatened species might be breeding this year.

Wednesday 8 March 2017

Research: Nestboxes are inadequate substitutes for natural tree cavities

Research: Nestboxes are inadequate substitutes for natural tree cavities: A new study has suggested that, in many instances, nestboxes are not an adequate substitute for naturally occurring tree cavities.

Over half of the world's curlew and godwit species face extinction

Over half of the world's curlew and godwit species face extinction: A ground-breaking new study has revealed that habitat loss could lead to the extinction of several of the world's curlew and godwit species.

Birdwatching - Good for your well-being

Birdwatching - good for your well-being!: People living in neighbourhoods with more birds, shrubs and trees are less likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and stress, according to research.