There can be few other British birds that are so steeped in mystery and folklore as the woodcock. Unusually, several of these rather suspect ‘country-tales’ are, astonishingly, true. There is no doubt ...

There is no doubt the woodcock is a strange bird; although a wader, with a long wading bird’s bill, it frequents woodlands.

Nearly half of an elite US epidemiology program known as the "disease detectives" were dismissed by the Trump administration ...

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...

South Cumbria has become known for rare birds because of its many wetland areas, including Morecambe Bay and Foulshaw Moss, which are important habitats for many species.  Over the years, there have ...

A wildlife snapper has managed to capture stunning images of winter birds in flight – by photographing them through his ...

Scheme to protect mile-long shingle beach from effects of climate change may see Hurst Castle isolated by the sea ...

UK households putting peanuts out for birds in their garden in February have been issued a warning. Food can be difficult for birds to come by at this time of the year as natural food sources like ...

"If you disturb wading birds during the winter at a rate of once per hour, the mortality rate increases and that disturbance happens once every few minutes on some of our more popular beaches," he ...

According to a report, the site is considered highly suitable for a new wetland and wetlands are effective at improving water quality as well as creating habitats for wading birds and great ...

A human case of bird flu has been confirmed by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) in the West Midlands following a large number of outbreaks. Bird-to-human transmission is rare but experts have ...

Defra has stressed that these measures apply to all bird keepers, from those with commercial flocks to individuals with backyard pets. While the risk to human health remains low, the UK Health ...