Optimists might have hoped that with the human race preoccupied with the Covid pandemic beleaguered vulture populations, along with other wildlife of course, would be having a bit of respite. Sadly, it seems that is not the case and BirdLife International has revealed troubling and depressing recent cases of vulture-killings in The Gambia.
Read MoreOver the past few years, the international competition Bird Photographer of the Year has supported and promoted the work of Hookpod, the fish-hooking device that virtually eliminates ‘bycatch’ seabird deaths. In tandem with the competition, Birds on the Brink is proud to champion the team at Hookpod and their amazing innovation.
Read MorePetrels and their relatives (collectively known as tubenoses) are consummate seabirds and the northeast Atlantic boasts an array of species. Although a few are holding their own, sadly the actions of humans have brought some to the brink of extinction. Ironically, however, it is also people - a handful of valiant individuals – that are their potential saviours.
Read MoreOver the last 25 years the UK’s House Martin population has declined by 39% and the species is amber-listed as a bird of conservation concern. Aided by a band of citizen scientists, the British Trust for Ornithology has provided insights into how we can all help improve the fortunes of this beleaguered bird.
Read MoreDavid Lindo takes a personal look at the events of 2020, a year in which we have all had cause to question the way we live and our attitudes towards others.
Read MoreNepal’s diverse range of vulture species range from the lowlands to the high Himalayas. Find out how this beleaguered group of birds are faring, in the wake of catastrophic population declines in the late 20th century.
Read MoreInternational Vulture Awareness Day (IVAD), celebrated on 5 September 2020, focuses attention on the perils faced by vultures worldwide and efforts being made to protect them.
Read MorePaul Sterry takes a look at how the Cuckoo has fared during this lockdown spring.
Read MoreButterflies seems to have done well this year, in Hampshire at least. Sally James reports.
Read MoreAndrew Cleave looks at the effect of rat eradication on island breeding bird populations.
Read MorePaul Sterry on the surge in raptor killings during lockdown.
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