Recent posts:
Creativity in Conservation
Being “Other” in a Science Space
Does conventional farming affect birds’ fertility?
Some passerine birds show reduced sperm quality near conventional crops
Avian Panpipes
An evolutionary novelty
“You’re a woman? I thought you were a man.”
The journey of Eagle Sister through Korea and Mongolia
Do East Asian geese and swans switch flyways?
Long-term satellite tracking reveals remarkable flyway fidelity
Are parrots filling ecological niche space?
How non-native parrots become established in urban bird communities
What does birdwatching mean to you?
Thoughts from Silwood Park Conservation Club
When cuckoos don’t bother to cheat
New study finds Asian Koels ignore egg appearance when choosing where to lay
Card-carrying Ornithologists
The roots of citizen science
Unpacking Forensic Ornithology at BOU 2025: Frontiers in Ornithology
Each year, the BOU funds members' attendance at ornithology conferences via Member Conference Attendance Grants. Here Bhawani Sabat provides an account of her time at BOU2025.
Barn Swallows, New Collaborations, and Welsh Dancing: My First EOU Experience
Each year, the BOU funds members' attendance at ornithology conferences via Member Conference Attendance Grants. Here Susan McKinlay provides an account of her time at EOU2025.
How many bird species?
The answer: it depends.