Picking through a lively bunch of sewage works Chiffchaffs for the Siberian version is nearly as much fun as gulls. All birders know th...

A study shows that Bewick's Swan numbers have fallen by 56% in Europe between 1995 and 2020, with further losses anticipated in the 2026 International Swan Census.

The world's oldest known bird has returned to Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge for the 2025-26 breeding season. 'Wisdom', a female Laysan Albatross, has reoccupied her regular nest site and is now preparing for another chance at parenthood. Wisdom was at least five years old when ringed in 1956, putting her age at approximately 75 years old.

High tides, strong winds and large waves tomorrow morning may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from 06:00 AM to 08:00 AM on 06 December 2025.  Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Hinkley Point, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around coastal areas at Dunster Beaches, Blue Anchor, Steart, Stolford and Brean. The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it is for a peak level at Hinkley of 6.65 mAODN at 07:00 AM on on Saturday 06 December 2025, with Force 7 Westerly winds. There are further high tides in this spring tide sequence but they are not currently forecast to meet the tidal Alert conditions.  We are closely monitoring the situation .and checking flood defences.  Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded Start acting on your flood plan if you have one  This message will be updated by 1:00PM on 06 December 2025 or as the situation changes.

Nest predation is a major cause of breeding failure in many bird species, and understanding the species responsible for this is important in designing...