Fifteen nature and wildlife enthusiasts had a wonderful time birdwatching at Towan Head in Newquay in celebration of World Wildlife Day.

The results showed that expert bird-watchers had structural brain differences compared with novices, regardless of age. The experts had better recognition and task performance skills, according to the ...

New research shows that seasoned birders — including older adults — had denser tissue in parts of the brain tied to attention and perception.

A bird of prey has been spotted having its afternoon snack out a kitchen window in West Howe. Julie Collier, 55, sighted what she believes to be a sparrowhawk on Saturday morning, February 21, ...

A bird of prey has been spotted having its afternoon snack out a kitchen window in West Howe. Julie Collier, 55, sighted what ...

Expert birdwatchers have changes in their brain structure compared with novices, which probably help them better identify birds and may even protect against age-related cognitive decline ...

BIRDWATCHING could keep your brain sharp and protect against ageing, say scientists. Dr Erik Wing, from Baycrest Hospital in ...

Gotta spot 'em all!... A Pokémon style app for birdwatching has launched in the UK. The people behind the Birdex app says they are aiming to get people engaging with nature more. Users get points for ...

Nature lovers across the North East are being urged to wrap up warm and head out at dusk, as starling murmuration 2026 season continues.

"Crazy numbers" of lapwings have been reported by the RSPB along the Humber estuary. The lapwing is currently on the UK Red ...

Cooper, whose work picturing a murmuration over Ripon racecourse in North Yorkshire has featured on the BBC's Winterwatch, ...

The RSPB has confirmed its shop at Darts Farm near Topsham will close because it no longer makes money. The charity says the decision has been taken after a review of all its sites across the UK. It ...