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Scottish Ministers have rejected a second proposal to build an 18-hole golf course at Coul Links, one of Scotland's most important coastal wildlife sites, following a public inquiry that recommended refusal: f.mtr.cool/vuza2jo856

AviList, the unified global bird checklist, published its first major revision on 20 October, introducing taxonomic changes affecting several familiar European birds: f.mtr.cool/j0c2qudtvx

In an outstanding week for submissions, Darryl Gorman's stunning Eurasian Sparrowhawk shot wins Photo of the Week: f.mtr.cool/kmxdujamjo

Review of the Week: 19-25 October 2026 There were some heavyweight finds this week, with Rufous-tailed Robin and Slender-billed Nutcracker proving twitchable on the English east coast: f.mtr.cool/r5wm7df2gs

The latest episode of The BirdGuides Podcast is out and the guys are debating the rules of listing! Lots of birders keep lists – but what counts, what doesn't, and who decides? Everything, from heard-only birds to those that arrive by ship, is covered! f.mtr.cool/1z6xhtyq0g

High-octane birding in the Low Countries Lucy McRobert rose to the challenge of a 24-hour bird race, finishing the day with brilliant sightings, some embarrassing dips and three key lessons learned: f.mtr.cool/97c7sm4vwy

The African Bird Club has passed a major conservation milestone, providing £755,241 in grants for bird conservation across Africa since its Conservation Awards Programme began in 1996: f.mtr.cool/hs931x84yh

A strong breeding season for Gyr Falcon has been reported from Alaska's Seward Peninsula.

A fox attack has dealt a setback to the recovery of Little Terns breeding at Chesil Beach, Dorset, despite the colony recording its highest number of pairs since 2001: f.mtr.cool/1unpjlnm5r

LOWA Ventierra GTX Lo walking shoe review Josh Jones reviews a new walking shoe from LOWA: f.mtr.cool/k23rowuijf

Migrating Redwings may transport tens of millions of ticks carrying potentially pathogenic bacteria south across Europe each autumn, according to a study: f.mtr.cool/pf8vb435g3

AviList, the unified global bird checklist, published its first major revision on 20 October, introducing taxonomic changes affecting several familiar European birds: f.mtr.cool/q1vgs5plax

Plans to ban lead gunshot across the European Union have cleared a major parliamentary hurdle after MEPs rejected attempts to block the proposed restriction on 8 October: f.mtr.cool/kdlfjy71hi

European Storm Petrels appear to forage most actively offshore on the darkest nights, according to new research into the nocturnal behaviour of the tiny seabird: f.mtr.cool/ilqbu880kw

No robin or butterflies? In last week's episode of The BirdGuides Podcast, the guys shared their thoughts on the species that have been selected to feature on the next generation of Bank of England banknotes. What bird would you have included if it was up to you?

Review of the Week: 19-25 October 2026 There were some heavyweight finds this week, with Rufous-tailed Robin and Slender-billed Nutcracker proving twitchable on the English east coast: f.mtr.cool/34r3rwydap

In an outstanding week for submissions, Darryl Gorman's stunning Eurasian Sparrowhawk shot wins Photo of the Week: f.mtr.cool/aqm0lrq4u0

A strong breeding season for Gyr Falcon has been reported from Alaska's Seward Peninsula: f.mtr.cool/u5pj4bn6ch

A Red Kite has died after being found with gunshot injuries in the Peak District National Park, prompting a police appeal for information about the incident: f.mtr.cool/293hyflnf7

Wildlife populations monitored around the world have declined by an average of 73% since 1970, according to the latest Living Planet Index, although experts warn that major gaps in monitoring limit what can be concluded about the state of nature: f.mtr.cool/vj2qgcigod