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The latest edition of British Birds journal is now available to read online! Packed with fascinating content, including reviews, reports, news and comment section. Read the latest edition digitally now at: britishbirds.co.uk 📸Cover by David Tipling

Top tips for identifying species featured in this year’s BBRC report, in this month’s issue of British Birds! Read now: britishbirds.co.uk/journal/a… 🔑Subscriber Content

Give the gift of a year of British Birds Young Person membership for under-25s, from just £25. With fascinating articles, remarkable birding stories and the latest insights into ornithology, it's a gift to inspire their passion for birds all year round. britishbirds.co.uk/subscribe

A remarkable birding achievement: all 19 species of raptors and owls that breed in England have been recorded at Wild Ken Hill in Norfolk this year! Read more: britishbirds.co.uk/news/all-… 📸David Tipling

The Report on Rare Birds in Great Britain in 2025 is available to journal subscribers, or as a single-purchase hard copy from our shop. Packed with fascinating records, fantastic images and the stories behind Britain’s rarest birds. Read more: britishbirds.co.uk/journal/v…

Looking to get hold of a past rarities report or missing a previous issue? Explore back issues of British Birds; articles, ornithological research and detailed accounts of rare bird records. Browse available issues in the British Birds shop: britishbirds.co.uk/shop

Ten years ago, Siberian Accentors were at the centre of an extraordinary autumn influx that brought excitement to the birding community. Look back at the remarkable events of autumn 2016 and the birds that made it so memorable. Read more: britishbirds.co.uk/journal/a… 📸Hugh Harrop

Australia has begun vaccinating more than 5,000 Little Penguins against High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza in what authorities describe as the world’s largest vaccination programme targeting a wild bird population. britishbirds.co.uk/journal/a… 📸Colin Bradshaw 🔑Subscriber Content

The discovery of five dead Hen Harrier chicks on a grouse moor in Durham in June 2024 has raised fresh questions about the circumstances surrounding their deaths. Read the news piece: britishbirds.co.uk/news/post… 📸Mike Ashforth

Latest from British Birds and birding news A regular newsletter covering the latest from British Birds, alongside updates, news and recent sightings from the wider world of birding. Subscribe to stay up to date with new content as it’s published: britishbirds.co.uk/email-sig…

More than half of the world’s migratory bird species are declining, according to the first comprehensive global assessment of their status, threats and conservation needs. Read more: britishbirds.co.uk/journal/a… 📸David Tipling 🔑Subscriber Content

British Birds journal – in pictures. See what beautiful images are on display in our September issue! Thank you to everyone who contributes images and artwork.

LIFE Natura@night project, by SPEA has shown how better-designed public lighting can benefit seabirds, bats and insects across Madeira, the Azores and the Canary Islands. Read more: britishbirds.co.uk/journal/a… 📸Maddy Hine 🔑 Subscriber content

Small sandpipers can be a complex challenge, but structure and plumage hold the clues. 1984 paper; ‘Identification of Stints and Peeps’ gives readers a complete run-through of autumnal wader ID. Read more: britishbirds.co.uk/journal/a… 📸Thomas Willoughby 🔑Subscriber content

Huge numbers of raptors funnel along Georgia’s Black Sea coast at Batumi. Over 1 million birds of prey can pass through in a season, making Batumi a spectacular focus for migration research and conservation. Read the latest news: britishbirds.co.uk/news/batu… 📸David Tipling

Stay connected with the latest in ornithology, bird identification and conservation. Subscribe to British Birds and enjoy monthly issues of the journal, plus access to a wealth of online articles dating back to 1907. Ready to explore? britishbirds.co.uk/subscribe

A bumper October issue featuring the 2025 BBRC Report – Report on Rare Birds in Great Britain in 2025. Packed with fantastic images, fascinating context surrounding some of the rarities recorded throughout the year. Read more: britishbirds.co.uk/journal/v… 📸 Cover by Graham Jepson

The Report on Rare Birds in Great Britain in 2025 is available to journal subscribers, or as a single-purchase hard copy from our shop. Packed with fascinating records, fantastic images and the stories behind Britain’s rarest birds. britishbirds.co.uk/journal/v…

News from the deep 🌊 Paul French tells the story of this autumn’s Challenger 1 expedition to The Canyons, taking us on a fascinating journey into the depths. Read ‘Challenger 1 expedition: to The Canyons’ 👉 britishbirds.co.uk/news | @nomadbirder