Common Tern - Sterna hirundo
New wave of bird flu rips through threatened colonies
The recent spread of Avian Influenza among threatened gulls and terns is gathering pace, say experts from the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO).
Photo credit: Sarah Kelman
And they’re off! 2023’s Cuckoos are tagged and ready to go
The British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) has fitted 10 more Cuckoos with state-of-the-art satellite tags, allowing scientists and the general public to track their annual migration to central Africa and back.
Brimstone, Photo credit: Liz Cutting
Butterflies find safe haven in UK gardens, new research reveals
Butterflies in the UK are increasing faster in gardens than in other habitats, on average, underlining the importance of gardens for these important pollinators.
Photo credit: Sarah Kelman
73 million birds gone since 1970– but which have vanished near you?
The UK is home to 73 million fewer birds today than it was in 1970, according to research from the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) published on the 7th May, International Dawn Chorus Day.