New research highlights where threatened seabirds are most exposed to marine plastics
Plastic pollution is an emerging threat to seabirds, and after tracking the movements of more than 7,000 petrels, a BirdLife led research team has identified several areas where species are…
Butterflies find safe haven in UK gardens, new research reveals
Butterflies in the UK are increasing faster in gardens than in other habitats, on average, underlining the importance of gardens for these important pollinators. The study is the first to…
New Research: As “Connector Species,” Birds Are Essential to the Health of Both Islands and Oceans
Island restoration focused on seabirds provides a new model for big conservation gains that benefit people, other wildlife, and the marine environment overall. Islands around the world have been decimated…
New research shows more than one in four birds in Wales in serious trouble
Published recently, the latest assessment of the status of all 220 species of bird that regularly occur in Wales – Birds of Conservation Concern 4 – shows that 60 species…