Birds of Europe

Ringed Storm-petrel Hydrobates hornbyi (Hornby's Storm-petrel) was one of the few species of seabirds in the world whose nesting sites remained unknown, one of the most intriguing mysteries of the neotropical ornithology that remained unresolved. Until now that is. After years of searching, an expedition by members of the Bird and Wildlife Observers Network of Chile (or ROC) finally discovered the first nesting colony near Diego de Almagro (Atacama Region)! More than 70 kilometers from the coast! In the midd ... Read more

Edinburgh - Changing temperatures and a warmer climate are causing birds to migrate earlier and to head for their breeding grounds, according to a new research study. This relates to information collated over the course of several summers. The change in trend may not, initially, sound like much, but it is significant in understanding how the climate impacts upon the natural world. What researchers have found is that birds are starting their migratory journey earlier and are reaching their breeding grounds, on average, one day earlier with each rise in ... Read more

At first glance, birds and airports do not seem like a particularly harmonious combination. Our feathered friends generally don't feel too comfortable living between runways and the wings of their (very) distant giant relatives. But in China, this is about to change with the creation of the "Lingang Bird Sanctuary." This "airport" will not have any of the usual aircraft noise, and it will not have barren tarmac runways. It will be solely for the use of migrating birds in the peace and quiet of nature. McGregor Coxall, d ... Read more