A shock Tengmalm's Owl in Shetland, plus continuing Redhead in Co Kerry and Killdeer in Hampshire, rounded off January with aplomb. Miles Cluff reports.

Once hunters of Mangalajodi’s wetland birds, the villagers of this Odisha community have, since 1998, transformed into dedicated conservationists and guardians of their local habitat.

During the recent wet weather I brought to mind my wildlife highlights of last summer. One was observing a pair of little ...

Some species are at their most active in winter, whether they’re flying, feeding, or mating. From elephant seals in ...

Some species are at their most active in winter, whether they’re flying, feeding, or mating. From elephant seals in ...

The two-day Kolleru Lake bird census has begun, documenting diverse migratory populations and enhancing conservation ...

As chief clothes-washer in our home, I see egrets and snowdrops and wonder how anything living in the marsh or riverbank can stay so clean ...

Wetlands in the Cordillera region present flourishing ecological value and improving conditions with the remarkable increase in waterbird population. More than 45,000 birds were recorded in the 2026 ...

Cornwall’s largest natural freshwater lake, Loe Pool, offers sightings of pochard, tufted duck and little grebe during winter. Kingfishers are occasionally spotted along the water’s edge, while nearby ...

More than 600 people have signed a petition supporting calls to declare Barry’s Old Harbour a local nature reserve but the council says the proposal could not be pursued at this time due to resources ...

A petition has been signed by more than 600 people, but council officers have cited resource and funding issues ...

A putative Vega Gull in Ireland provided a jolt of excitement during another lively winter period. Sam Viles reports.