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Bridges of Ross scored 28 Wilson's Storm Petrels on Saturday! This species used to be almost impossible to see from land in Britain and Ireland, but it's increasingly 'gettable' during seawatches in western areas. Tune in to The BirdGuides Podcast for the latest birding chat!

Leica Noctivid Compact 8x25 binocular review Small is beautiful, or so it's said, but how does that translate to the world of premium binoculars? Mike Alibone assesses the performance of the potentially top model of the new Leica Noctivid Compact duo: f.mtr.cool/fzvgzihcmo

The chaos of mystery bird competitions Twenty expert birders, a purple-tinged TV and some obscure Western Palearctic birds – Lucy McRobert experiences her first Dutch-style MyBiCo: f.mtr.cool/vijtvcnxec

A huge wildfire has caused extensive damage after sweeping through the famous Abernethy reserve in the Cairngorms NP: f.mtr.cool/gdbbwbwcrq

Birding legend Bill Oddie passed away earlier this week. He was an idol for David and Josh when they were young birders and, in yesterday's pod, they share their memories of meeting Bill in person.

Two people have appeared before an Irish court after the alleged destruction of 57 House Martin nests from a property in Co Laois: f.mtr.cool/rwnvdzkvvt

Martin Abbess got creative with his local Common Swifts to produce a mesmerising winning Photo of the Week image: f.mtr.cool/xnmyebhauz

Do you think reintroduced birds such as the White-tailed Eagles released in the Isle of Wight and Bearded Vultures from the Alps should be tickable? David and Josh share their thoughts in today's new episode of The BirdGuides Podcast, which is out now!

Bill Oddie – Britain's best-known birder and a long-time Birdwatch contributor – has died aged 85: f.mtr.cool/aixgtlbdld

Bill Oddie's birding life Twelve years ago, Bill Oddie looked back at the highs and lows of a lifetime in birding in this gripping feature: f.mtr.cool/daphafbblx

Episode 4 of The BirdGuides Podcast is out! Josh and David reflect on Bill Oddie's sad recent passing and dissect some of the big recent stories, including the plight of Britain's breeding dotterel, the tickability of Bearded Vulture and much more: f.mtr.cool/dncwznfnxx

Kent County Council has decided to push ahead with plans to expand a quarry near Maidstone despite strong local and national opposition: f.mtr.cool/zccjkxalzi

Dante Shepherd reports on the surprise discovery of a Black × Common Redstart in the South Wales Valleys in spring 2026: f.mtr.cool/qdddcwaeog

It's Green Sandpiper season! Late summer and early autumn is prime time to enjoy these smart waders. Here, Josh provides some ID tips, including how to age birds. Have you seen a Green Sandpiper this month?

A pair of Lesser Flamingo attempted to breed in North Africa for the first time in 2025, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of one of Africa's most distinctive waterbirds: f.mtr.cool/dzhthswwvh

Leica Noctivid Compact 8x25 binocular review Small is beautiful, or so it's said, but how does that translate to the world of premium binoculars? Mike Alibone assesses the performance of the potentially top model of the new Leica Noctivid Compact duo: f.mtr.cool/tssccvwwhg

Two people have appeared before an Irish court after the alleged destruction of 57 House Martin nests from a property in Co Laois: f.mtr.cool/tayfndyhyh

A striking black-and-white monkey from the forests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been confirmed as a species new to science following years of uncertainty over its taxonomic status: f.mtr.cool/okohhhfduu

A distinctive population of Pampas Cat inhabiting Peru's coastal mangrove ecosystems could face a heightened risk of local extinction, according to a new genetic study: f.mtr.cool/ovtgmbnhwj

Review of the Week: 20-26 July 2026 Birders congregated at England's first Long-tailed Shrike as scarce seabirds and a small influx of Black-crowned Night Herons starred elsewhere: f.mtr.cool/bfrcuujmuf