Not often you find a Kestrel depredated by a raptor. Female Sparrowhawk or Goshawk, hmmm?! #ukbirding
New in #BirdStudydoi.org/10.1080/0006... Mortality of Brown Skuas, Gentoo Penguins, Snowy Albatrosses, Fur Seals.
A wondrous fish has made a miraculous return to UK seas. Why are ministers so keen to see them killed? asks @georgemonbiot.bsky.socialwww.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
We should be celebrating the revival of the bluefin tuna – but a ravenous fishing industry is already licking its lips, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
I've long been a gear geek - optics, tripods, clothing - I'm obsessed with it all. I've helped design optics, jackets and more and I love to share and hear others' views on their birding gear. So, I've set up this Feed, Birding Gear, for just that. Tag your posts #BirdingGear to contribute!
Where are the BTO Cuckoos now? 🤔 10 Cuckoos are in Africa, Cuach Torc seems to be heading south once more after his visit to Germany, and we’ve sadly had to say goodbye to Trent. Follow their journeys ➡️ www.bto.org/cuckoos#BTOScience#Ornithology
Birth certificate, National Insurance Number, email address!
I don't think any institution maintains email addresses, as they're a security risk. Ephemeral email addresses are also a huge problem for journals when trying to trace reviewers etc who have system accounts that have expired, especially for ECRs who tend to be more mobile.
There's a leucistic Wood Pigeon around the Bunk, too, with white wings & tail.
The pains of moving away from your old local patch of 20 yrs, but still keeping tabs on it from 220 miles away! Previous 'best birds' were Red-breasted Flycatcher, Great Grey Shrike and Temminck's Stint. Still turning up surprises. #UKbirding
