Turkish trial release of Northern Bald Ibises ends in mystery
The trial release of six Northern Bald Ibises from the semi-wild colony at Birecik, Turkey – three of which were satellite-tagged – has ended with their disappearance. The birds were released in late...
View ArticleBirdwatch: Moorhen
Of all Britain’s birds, few are as common and widespread, and yet so often taken for granted, as the moorhen. This humble little waterbird goes quietly about its business, eking out a life on the...
View ArticleGlobal protection for migratory birds agreed by conservationists
Two new international agreements have been reached by conservationists to help save migratory bird species across continents. The Conference of the Parties of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)...
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