Geographical
Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
Birds
The flightless bird captivating scientists for hundreds of years
Tim Birkhead on great auks and their extraordinary story of evolution, exploitation and de-extinction across the years
Hen harriers: illegal killings on the moors
Hen harrier persecution in England continues unabated, as former senior police detective turned wildlife photographer John Birch investigates
Booming brilliant year for the bittern – Britain’s loudest bird
A new RSPB survey reveals that the bittern, Britain’s loudest bird, is making a remarkable recovery in England and Wales.
Where did the birds sleep last night?
Where garden birds sleep has long been a mystery, but a new study is starting to unravel the night time secrets.
UK’s seabirds are being decimated by bird flu
A new study has revealed that bird flu is contributing to an alarming decline of some of the UK's key seabird species.
The undertaker of the savannah is in trouble
A new study has revealed that 88 per cent of African raptor populations living in savannah grasslands have declined over the last fifty years.
It’s a long way home for the Balearic shearwater
A warming planet is forcing some birds to fly ever further north and this is bad news for the critically endangered Balearic shearwater.
Migrating birds fall foul of New York’s bright lights
New York sits on one of the USA’s main bird migration routes. Each year, hundreds of thousands die after flying into brightly lit skyscrapers
Bird extinctions much higher than previously thought
A new study shows that almost 12 per cent of bird species have become extinct and humans are often to blame.
Police investigate Scotland’s missing golden eagle
Southern Scotland's golden eagle population is increasing, but the suspicious dissapearnce of one eagle leads to police investigation.
The best webcams for a virtual safari
Go on a virtual safari from the comfort of your front room with these live wildlife webcams from around the world.
Free entry to RSPB reserves for young people
To encourage young people to spend more time connecting to nature the RSPB offers free entry to its reserves in the UK.
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Published in the UK since 1935, Geographical is the official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).
Informative, authoritative and educational, this site’s content covers a wide range of subject areas, including geography, culture, wildlife and exploration, illustrated with superb photography.
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