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- Sizewell C nuclear plant will not harm the nature reserve next to it | Letter Fri, 3 Feb 23, 5:28amJulia Pyke says the project is not ‘on top of’ the RSPB wetland reserve, and there will not take any land from it
- How to reduce bird deaths related to skyscrapers Thu, 29 Sep 22, 1:30amSkyscrapers are considered a feat of modern-day engineering and architecture. While we all recognize some of their negative impacts on the planet, we are also seeing the body count of our bird populations increasing to worrisome...
- Can AI stop rare eagles flying into wind turbines in Germany? Tue, 20 Sep 22, 4:13pmCameras on turbines being trained to recognise lesser spotted eagles, which are endangered in country
- Could nuclear plant ruin Suffolk haven for avocets, bitterns and harriers? Sat, 2 Jul 22, 11:32pmSizewell C proposal will power 6m homes but could pose a threat to Minsmere nature reserve, the RSPB’s jewel in the crown
- The little bird flips down when you have poor air quality Tue, 14 Jun 22, 3:30amThis innovative little device isn't even available on the market yet and it's already getting international attention. Canairi is a cool little gadget that monitors indoor air quality with visual representations so you know...
- Audubon Day is here, try these fun ways to get involved Tue, 26 Apr 22, 1:30amAudubon Day (April 26) spreads the wings of opportunity to enjoy nature and learn more about birds. Audubon Day is named after the widely-recognized National Audubon Society, an organization dedicated to protecting birds...
- New bird flu outbreak devastates farms in Iowa Thu, 24 Mar 22, 5:30amA highly contagious bird flu is quickly spreading across the United States. The flu has already hit massive farms, exposing millions of animals to the deadly virus. On Friday, Iowa state officials confirmed the presence of...
- Crows to help clean up cigarette butts in Sweden Thu, 3 Feb 22, 6:30amA Swedish company, Corvid Cleaning, is recruiting crows that will help clean the streets of Södertälje by picking out cigarette butts. Wild crows will be trained and rewarded with food for cleaning the city. The cigarette...
- Concern over impact of Norfolk Boreas offshore windfarm on seabirds Fri, 10 Dec 21, 12:08amProject backed by Boris Johnson likely to get go-ahead but is on site that rare birds travel though, campaigners say
- Cry of the curlew has given way to silence | Brief letters Thu, 25 Nov 21, 3:57amNorthumberland national park | Solar panels | Care costs | Influencers | Housework
- Rocket launch site could threaten endangered southern emu-wren Wed, 29 Sep 21, 5:30amConstruction of the planned permanent rocket launching facility at Whaler's Bay in South Australia may push some species to extinction, including the southern emu-wren...
- Critically endangered bird found alive in Hawaii Fri, 30 Jul 21, 4:30amA Maui parrotbill that was thought to have died over one and a half years ago has been spotted on the slopes of a Maui volcano. The golden thick-billed bird was spotted on Wednesday by Hawaii Department of Land and Natural...
- Amazon deforestation threatens harpy eagles Fri, 2 Jul 21, 4:30amA new study published in the journal Scientific Reports has found that young harpy eagles are dying in the Amazon due to deforestation. The harpy eagle, one of the world's largest eagles, has almost "zero" chances of...
- Heat waves are damaging bird eggs during incubation Wed, 30 Jun 21, 3:30amThe latest heat waves are concerning for birds, whose eggs could be damaged from the skyrocketing temperatures. When extremely higher-than-normal temperatures occur in a region and prevail for several days, there is a possibility...
- Tasmanian devil conservation project turns tragic for birds Thu, 24 Jun 21, 3:30amSave the Tasmanian Devil Program (STDP), a project initiated by the Tasmanian and Australian governments to preserve endangered Tasmanian devils on Maria Island, has backfired after the predators killed seabirds in large...