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Julian Hughes @penrhynbirder.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Three species new to Wales here, bringing the total to 15 since 2020. With four years to go, that's already surpassed the total for the whole of the previous decade. Look forward to reading the write-ups in the forthcoming @welshbirdsrarities.bsky.social report. #BirdingWales Details in AltText

Chart showing the number of species recorded on the Welsh List at the start of each decade from 1900 to 2030, although the final point shows data only from 2020-25. It is based on species recognised in Avilist 2025, so may change when taxonomic changes are published later this autumn. The List grew slowly from 276 species in 1900 to 298 in 1950, but has subsequently averaged 20 species per decade. The 1960s saw the greatest number added (32), many of which were recorded by Bardsey and Skokholm Bird Observatories.

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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/volu...

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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/volu... 📸 Cover by Graham Jepson

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

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’ 👉 www.britishbirds.co.uk/news | @nomadbirder.bsky.social

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Choughs breeding again on Anglesey, record numbers of Little Tern fledglings in East Yorkshire, to increasing Whimbrel pairs in Shetland and successful Montagu’s Harriers breeding, conservation is making a real difference. Read more: britishbirds.co.uk/news/feel-go... 📸 Peter Howlett

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The UK’s breeding Eurasian Dotterel population has crashed 89% since 1987/88, with just 112 breeding males recorded in 2025. Read more: britishbirds.co.uk/journal/arti... 📸Mark Rayment

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

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.

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A new study of Black-headed Gulls in Sweden found that survivors of a 2023 highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak developed long-lasting immunity and changed their behaviour. Read more: britishbirds.co.uk/journal/arti... 📸 David Tipling

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

What were your birding highlights in August? We’ve looked back at some of ours and are looking forward to more autumn birding!

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Southern Scotland’s Golden Eagle population has reached a major new milestone after four young eagles descended from birds translocated through a pioneering conservation project successfully hatched and fledged this summer. Read the article: britishbirds.co.uk/news/golden-... 📸John Wright

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

In August 1982, a mysterious wader at Saltholme Pool, Cleveland, initially baffled observers before being identified as a Long-toed Stint — then the first for Britain and Ireland, it has subsequently been passed by a Cornwall bird. Read more: britishbirds.co.uk/journal/arti...

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

RSPB Cymru has acquired Gallt-y-bere, a 96-ha area of woodland, grassland and peat bog in the Elenydd region of mid Wales, linking the previously separate Gwenffrwd and Dinas sections of Gwenffrwd-Dinas nature reserve. Read more: britishbirds.co.uk/journal/arti... 📸Neil Calbrade

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

BBCT are delighted to welcome David Stroud and Ian Packer as Trustees. Both bring extensive experience in ornithology and conservation, together with expertise that will help support the work of BBCT. Read more: britishbirds.co.uk/journal/arti...

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

A Least Bittern was discovered at Scousburgh, Mainland, Shetland, on 7th October 2022. Consequently, Least Bittern has been added to Category A of the British List. This constituted the tenth record for the Western Palearctic. Read more: britishbirds.co.uk/journal/arti... 📸Tom Hines

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

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 📸David Tipling

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

More than £650,000 has been awarded through Natural England’s Species Recovery Programme to support conservation of Britain’s breeding Black-tailed Godwit population. Read more: britishbirds.co.uk/journal/arti... 📸Sam Walker/WWT

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Come find the British Birds team at this weekend’s Spurn Migration Festival We’re very pleased to be sponsoring several events to make the weekend truly an experience including the Friday night lecture by The Sound Approach.

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Latest issue’s Main Paper takes a look at the positive steps taken towards the banning of lead in the UK. Lead poisoning kills an estimated 50,000–100,000 wildfowl each year and other birds. 🖊️ Deborah J. Pain and Rhys E. Green 📸 Debbie Pain Read more: britishbirds.co.uk/journal/arti...

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

The UK breeding population of Eurasian Spoonbill continued its rapid expansion in 2025, with up to 93 pairs fledging 197 young across 15 breeding sites, according to the UK Spoonbill Working Group. Read more: britishbirds.co.uk/journal/arti... 📸 Andrew Bloomfield

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The latest issue of British Birds is now available online, and on its way to subscribers Discover more about: - Lead ammunition use in the UK - Least Bittern; new to Britain - Historical Cirl Bunting distributions Read the Journal: britishbirds.co.uk/journal/volu... 📸Red Kite by David Tipling

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

For the second year running, Zitting Cisticolas have successfully bred at Walberswick NNR in Suffolk — with at least three broods and seven juveniles recorded this summer. Read more: britishbirds.co.uk/news/zitting... 📸Dave Nurney

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Recent toxicological investigations have revealed that every confirmed White-tailed Eagle deaths examined in Dorset has been linked to exposure to anticoagulant rat poisons. Read more: britishbirds.co.uk/news/white-t... 📸Robert Snell RSPB

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

From the archives: In this 2024 paper, we examine the growing influence of artificial intelligence on birding and wildlife photography, and consider the implications for photo evidence, identification and trust within the birding community. Read the article: britishbirds.co.uk/journal/arti...

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

New results from the 2025 Heathland Birds Survey indicate increases in European Nightjar , Woodlark and Dartford Warbler. Read the full report and data in this month's journal: britishbirds.co.uk/journal/arti... 📸Thomas Willoughby

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

For 60 years, the International Waterbird Census (IWC) has brought together volunteers and organisations worldwide to monitor waterbird populations and wetland habitats. Read more about the IWC's work in this month’s guest editorial: britishbirds.co.uk/journal/arti... 📸David Tipling

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

In the latest issue of British Birds; we summarise the occurrence of scarce migrant passerines in Britain during 2024. Read now: britishbirds.co.uk/journal/arti...

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

The rebuilt Fair Isle Bird Observatory has been officially opened, marking the completion of a long-term rebuilding project following the fire that destroyed the previous building in March 2019. Read more: britishbirds.co.uk/journal/arti... 📸Fair Isle Bird obs Alex Penn

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Weather radar data could help to reduce bird collisions with wind turbines by identifying periods of high migration activity during which turbines can be temporarily shut down, according to a new study. Read more: britishbirds.co.uk/journal/arti... 📸David Tipling

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Celebrate results day by treating yourself (if you're U25) or the young birder in your life to British Birds Young Person (U25) membership from just £25 a year. Ready to explore? britishbirds.co.uk/subscribe

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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Spurn Bird Obs Chair and British Birds editor Sarah Harris had a chat with Hannah Buschert about all things birds and birding – and, of course, Spurn Bird Observatory & MigFest soon took centre stage! Listen here: www.gobirdingpodcast.com/women-birder... #podcasts @britishbirds.bsky.social

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

From Britain's first-ever Western Reef Heron to records of Black-winged Kite, Trumpeter Finch, & more. Spring was a memorable season for birding. The latest Sightings Review rounds up the standout records from April–June. Read the full round-up: britishbirds.co.uk/journal/arti... 📸Colin Bradshaw

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

What happens when you start listening for the sounds that have been overlooked? From international sound libraries to The Sound Approach's own archive, a growing focus on female bird vocalisations is revealing new insights into behaviour Read more: britishbirds.co.uk/news/sound-c... 📸Simon Stirrup

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Stay up to date with all things British Birds by subscribing to our monthly newsletter. - Updates from the Editorial team - Scarce and Rare bird sightings - Round-up of content Sign-up via: britishbirds.co.uk/email-signup

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

BirdLife International has received a £7.5m grant from the Ecological Restoration Fund to support conservation along the African–Eurasian Flyway, one of the world’s most important migration routes. Read more: britishbirds.co.uk/.../article/... 📸Christian Gelpke

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

The latest British Birds is out now: Scarce migrant birds in Britain 2024; passerines, Sixty years of waterbird monitoring and our news & comment section. Read it here: 🔗 britishbirds.co.uk/journal/volu... 🎨 Arctic Warbler by Mark Rayment 🎨 Barred Warbler by Phil Palmer

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

There's always something new happening in birding. Our News section offers regular articles, blog posts and updates on a wide range of birding topics, helping you stay informed between the monthly issues of our Journal.

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust has secured government funding for 7 projects submitted to Natural England's Species Recovery Programme, strengthening its position as a leader in science-led conservation across England. Read more britishbirds.co.uk/news/gwct-se... 📸Thomas Willoughby

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

New research has shown that isolated populations of Eurasian Wren on Scottish islands are evolving independently from mainland birds, providing fresh insight into the processes that may ultimately lead to the formation of new species. 📸 David Tipling Read more: britishbirds.co.uk/journal/arti...

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Celebrate the end of exams by treating yourself (if you're U25) or the young birder in your life to British Birds Young Person (U25) membership from just £25 a year. Ready to explore? britishbirds.co.uk/subscribe

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Looking for your next wildlife read? Explore the latest book reviews in the British Birds Journal, covering everything from bird identification and ecology to conservation and natural history. Read the reviews in the latest issue: britishbirds.co.uk/volume-119/i...

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Whether you are just discovering birding or already have a growing life list, Young Birders UK is a new Instagram community designed to bring young birders together. Read the news piece: britishbirds.co.uk/news/young-b...

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

A conservation programme targeting the endangered Dupont's Lark has yielded promising preliminary results in central Spain, where the number of territorial males has increased substantially over a three-year period. britishbirds.co.uk/news/new-hop... 📸Adrián Barrero

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

New research shows some of Britain’s breeding Water Rails are partially migratory. Tracking in Tay Reedbeds, Perthshire, revealed birds moving between Scotland, Ireland, Germany and western Russia. Read more: britishbirds.co.uk/journal/arti... 📸David Tipling

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

In the latest issue of British Birds; summarises the occurrence of scarce migrant non-passerines in Britain during 2024. Read now: britishbirds.co.uk/journal/arti...

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

July’s Open Access content: two journal Notes, including one suggesting Crested Tit plumage may mimic an owl’s face or eyes while feeding, potentially reducing predation risk through Batesian mimicry. Read more: britishbirds.co.uk/journal/arti... 🖋 Nick Leeming 📸 Bethan Clyne

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

In light of Britain’s second Long-tailed Shrike, we’re taking a walk down memory lane to revisit the first, found on South Uist on 3–4 November 2000. Dive into the story behind this British first here: britishbirds.co.uk/journal/arti... 🎨 Bill Neill 🖋 Andrew Stevenson

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British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

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