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British Birds publishes articles on identification, distribution, migration, conservation and taxonomy. We're THE bird journal of record in Great Britain.
Winter brings an influx of little auks to UK waters as Arctic conditions push these high-latitude specialists south.
Delve more into a focus on Little Auks in our July 1961 Journal article:
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Delve more into a focus on Little Auks in our July 1961 Journal article:
britishbirds.co.uk/journal/arti...
November 20, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Winter brings an influx of little auks to UK waters as Arctic conditions push these high-latitude specialists south.
Delve more into a focus on Little Auks in our July 1961 Journal article:
britishbirds.co.uk/journal/arti...
Delve more into a focus on Little Auks in our July 1961 Journal article:
britishbirds.co.uk/journal/arti...
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Glossy Ibis - Falkland (Fife) 10/11/25 #fifebirds #scottishbirding #ukbirds #ukbirding @fifebirdnews.bsky.social
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November 13, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Started your Christmas shopping yet?
You can purchase a British Birds subscription as a treat for someone this Christmas from as little as £46 for Digital subscriptions . We also offer Young Person memberships too.
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You can purchase a British Birds subscription as a treat for someone this Christmas from as little as £46 for Digital subscriptions . We also offer Young Person memberships too.
www.britishbirds.co.uk/subscribe
November 13, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Started your Christmas shopping yet?
You can purchase a British Birds subscription as a treat for someone this Christmas from as little as £46 for Digital subscriptions . We also offer Young Person memberships too.
www.britishbirds.co.uk/subscribe
You can purchase a British Birds subscription as a treat for someone this Christmas from as little as £46 for Digital subscriptions . We also offer Young Person memberships too.
www.britishbirds.co.uk/subscribe
Rare breeding birds in the UK 2023 report is now available to read!
It gives details of the 98 species and races of rare and scarce native birds that bred, or showed signs of breeding including Hoopoe and Temminck's Stint
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It gives details of the 98 species and races of rare and scarce native birds that bred, or showed signs of breeding including Hoopoe and Temminck's Stint
Read now: britishbirds.co.uk/journal/arti...
Rare breeding birds in the UK in 2023
This report gives details of the 98 species and races of rare and scarce native birds that bred, or showed signs of breeding, in the UK in 2023. The year...
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November 10, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Rare breeding birds in the UK 2023 report is now available to read!
It gives details of the 98 species and races of rare and scarce native birds that bred, or showed signs of breeding including Hoopoe and Temminck's Stint
Read now: britishbirds.co.uk/journal/arti...
It gives details of the 98 species and races of rare and scarce native birds that bred, or showed signs of breeding including Hoopoe and Temminck's Stint
Read now: britishbirds.co.uk/journal/arti...
Two Razorbill Alca torda chicks fledged for the first time on RSPB Coquet Island, Northumberland, in mid July, following several years of unsuccessful breeding attempts.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Two Razorbill Alca torda chicks fledged for the first time on RSPB Coquet Island, Northumberland, in mid July, following several years of unsuccessful breeding attempts.
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Birding news this week: Rose-breasted Grosbeak!
Discover more about this species through our April 1960 article 'Notes on the Rose-breasted Grosbeak'
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Discover more about this species through our April 1960 article 'Notes on the Rose-breasted Grosbeak'
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November 4, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Birding news this week: Rose-breasted Grosbeak!
Discover more about this species through our April 1960 article 'Notes on the Rose-breasted Grosbeak'
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Discover more about this species through our April 1960 article 'Notes on the Rose-breasted Grosbeak'
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November is the peak month for wintering Woodcock arrivals.
Unfortunately, Woodcock are prone to colliding with buildings during their noctural migration. If you find a dead or injured bird, please report it via the BirdTrack App, or email woodcock@bto.org.
📷 Woodcock by Liz Cutting / BTO
Unfortunately, Woodcock are prone to colliding with buildings during their noctural migration. If you find a dead or injured bird, please report it via the BirdTrack App, or email woodcock@bto.org.
📷 Woodcock by Liz Cutting / BTO
November 3, 2025 at 12:41 PM
November is the peak month for wintering Woodcock arrivals.
Unfortunately, Woodcock are prone to colliding with buildings during their noctural migration. If you find a dead or injured bird, please report it via the BirdTrack App, or email woodcock@bto.org.
📷 Woodcock by Liz Cutting / BTO
Unfortunately, Woodcock are prone to colliding with buildings during their noctural migration. If you find a dead or injured bird, please report it via the BirdTrack App, or email woodcock@bto.org.
📷 Woodcock by Liz Cutting / BTO
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The annual rarities report from @britishbirdsbbrc.bsky.social, always a good read for a winter evening.
But en route, do stop and read a fascinating @britishbirds.bsky.social 'Eye' article from Sula Brookes about developing names for birds in #BSL British Sign Language. Brilliant work.
But en route, do stop and read a fascinating @britishbirds.bsky.social 'Eye' article from Sula Brookes about developing names for birds in #BSL British Sign Language. Brilliant work.
October 28, 2025 at 1:26 PM
The annual rarities report from @britishbirdsbbrc.bsky.social, always a good read for a winter evening.
But en route, do stop and read a fascinating @britishbirds.bsky.social 'Eye' article from Sula Brookes about developing names for birds in #BSL British Sign Language. Brilliant work.
But en route, do stop and read a fascinating @britishbirds.bsky.social 'Eye' article from Sula Brookes about developing names for birds in #BSL British Sign Language. Brilliant work.
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Our report for 2023 is out now in @britishbirds.bsky.social. There's a summary at rbbp.org.uk/2023-report-... but if you prefer to watch rather than read then here's RBBP secretary @markaeaton.bsky.social with a few key points and some lovely photos! #ornithology #ukbirds youtu.be/arj1m7NfKmY
Rare Breeding Birds in the UK in 2023
YouTube video by Rare Breeding Birds Panel
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November 4, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Our report for 2023 is out now in @britishbirds.bsky.social. There's a summary at rbbp.org.uk/2023-report-... but if you prefer to watch rather than read then here's RBBP secretary @markaeaton.bsky.social with a few key points and some lovely photos! #ornithology #ukbirds youtu.be/arj1m7NfKmY
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This is nice. Feeds are a powerful tool here, for bird news and dissemination of research. I wonder if the increased impact from #ornithology tags on Twitter will hold over here ?
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October 30, 2025 at 9:38 AM
This is nice. Feeds are a powerful tool here, for bird news and dissemination of research. I wonder if the increased impact from #ornithology tags on Twitter will hold over here ?
royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/...
royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/...
A record of Indian Golden Oriole Oriolus kundoo from Holy Island, Northumberland, has been accepted by BBRC and passed on to BOURC for their assessment; otherwise, no new species were recorded in Britain in 2024.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:01 AM
A record of Indian Golden Oriole Oriolus kundoo from Holy Island, Northumberland, has been accepted by BBRC and passed on to BOURC for their assessment; otherwise, no new species were recorded in Britain in 2024.
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@rspbminsmere, Suffolk, has recorded its most successful Sandwich Tern Thalasseus sandvicensis breeding season in half a century, with at least 205 fledged chicks this summer – the highest total since 1974.
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October 24, 2025 at 12:51 PM
@rspbminsmere, Suffolk, has recorded its most successful Sandwich Tern Thalasseus sandvicensis breeding season in half a century, with at least 205 fledged chicks this summer – the highest total since 1974.
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As part of the rotation of the British Birds Rarities Committee voting membership, David Fairhurst has retired from the committee, BBRC announce the appointment of Richard Patient. Further information about Richard & BBRC can be found on the BB website at britishbirds.co.uk/rarities-com....
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October 22, 2025 at 9:47 PM
As part of the rotation of the British Birds Rarities Committee voting membership, David Fairhurst has retired from the committee, BBRC announce the appointment of Richard Patient. Further information about Richard & BBRC can be found on the BB website at britishbirds.co.uk/rarities-com....
BB eye: British birds and British Sign Language: signs of change
October 2025
"While BSL is a rich and evolving language, it still lacks established signs for most of our common birds."
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October 2025
"While BSL is a rich and evolving language, it still lacks established signs for most of our common birds."
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BB eye: British birds and British Sign Language: signs of change
Birds are woven into the fabric of British life, from the Blue Tits Cyanistes caeruleus and House Sparrows Passer domesticus raiding bird feeders...
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October 19, 2025 at 10:04 PM
BB eye: British birds and British Sign Language: signs of change
October 2025
"While BSL is a rich and evolving language, it still lacks established signs for most of our common birds."
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October 2025
"While BSL is a rich and evolving language, it still lacks established signs for most of our common birds."
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Hot of the press!
October issue contains the report of Rare Birds in Great Britain 2024 which includes some very popular species including Indigo Bunting and Pale-legged Leaf Warbler.
BBRC is supported by @zeissnature and @rspb
October issue contains the report of Rare Birds in Great Britain 2024 which includes some very popular species including Indigo Bunting and Pale-legged Leaf Warbler.
BBRC is supported by @zeissnature and @rspb
October 16, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Hot of the press!
October issue contains the report of Rare Birds in Great Britain 2024 which includes some very popular species including Indigo Bunting and Pale-legged Leaf Warbler.
BBRC is supported by @zeissnature and @rspb
October issue contains the report of Rare Birds in Great Britain 2024 which includes some very popular species including Indigo Bunting and Pale-legged Leaf Warbler.
BBRC is supported by @zeissnature and @rspb
An absolute classic Throwback Thursday!
Cedar Waxwing in Shetland: new to the Western Palearctic
McKay, C. R
December 2000
How many of our followers managed to connect with this bird?
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Cedar Waxwing in Shetland: new to the Western Palearctic
McKay, C. R
December 2000
How many of our followers managed to connect with this bird?
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October 2, 2025 at 8:31 PM
An absolute classic Throwback Thursday!
Cedar Waxwing in Shetland: new to the Western Palearctic
McKay, C. R
December 2000
How many of our followers managed to connect with this bird?
Read the article: britishbirds.co.uk/journal/arti...
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Cedar Waxwing in Shetland: new to the Western Palearctic
McKay, C. R
December 2000
How many of our followers managed to connect with this bird?
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Our most recent report, Rare Breeding Birds in the UK in 2022, is now available open access on our website at tinyurl.com/2xf23keu
All reports dating back to 1973 can be found at rbbp.org.uk/annual-repor....
Our next report, for 2023, will be published in @britishbirds.bsky.social in November
All reports dating back to 1973 can be found at rbbp.org.uk/annual-repor....
Our next report, for 2023, will be published in @britishbirds.bsky.social in November
September 20, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Our most recent report, Rare Breeding Birds in the UK in 2022, is now available open access on our website at tinyurl.com/2xf23keu
All reports dating back to 1973 can be found at rbbp.org.uk/annual-repor....
Our next report, for 2023, will be published in @britishbirds.bsky.social in November
All reports dating back to 1973 can be found at rbbp.org.uk/annual-repor....
Our next report, for 2023, will be published in @britishbirds.bsky.social in November
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An interesting, informative and digestible issue of @britishbirds.bsky.social journal this month 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
September 26, 2025 at 3:36 PM
An interesting, informative and digestible issue of @britishbirds.bsky.social journal this month 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Ticks are more likely to carry the bacteria that cause Lyme disease in areas where Common Pheasants Phasianus colchicus are released, according to new research.
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September 27, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Ticks are more likely to carry the bacteria that cause Lyme disease in areas where Common Pheasants Phasianus colchicus are released, according to new research.
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After many months of working on strategy and operational plans, we’ve started to roll out a number of changes, such as greater involvement from our assistant editorial staff in the production of the journal.
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A time of change at British Birds | British Birds
After many months of working on strategy and operational plans, we’ve started to roll out a number of changes, such as greater involvement from our assistant editorial staff in the production of the j...
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September 9, 2025 at 7:20 PM
After many months of working on strategy and operational plans, we’ve started to roll out a number of changes, such as greater involvement from our assistant editorial staff in the production of the journal.
Read the news at www.britishbirds.co.uk/news/a-time-...
Read the news at www.britishbirds.co.uk/news/a-time-...
Attempted breeding between an ‘American Black Tern’ and an Arctic Tern in Northumberland
Katie Baird, James Porteus, Gary Woodburn and Chris Redfern
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📸 Gary Woodburn
Katie Baird, James Porteus, Gary Woodburn and Chris Redfern
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📸 Gary Woodburn
September 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Attempted breeding between an ‘American Black Tern’ and an Arctic Tern in Northumberland
Katie Baird, James Porteus, Gary Woodburn and Chris Redfern
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Katie Baird, James Porteus, Gary Woodburn and Chris Redfern
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📸 Gary Woodburn
Report on scarce migrant birds in Britain in 2023 – Part 2: passerines. The report presents data on scarce passerine migrants recorded in Britain during 2023.
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📸 Alan Harris
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August 29, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Report on scarce migrant birds in Britain in 2023 – Part 2: passerines. The report presents data on scarce passerine migrants recorded in Britain during 2023.
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📸 Alan Harris
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📸 Alan Harris