QUIZ: Everyone knows the chaffinch. Will you dare to identify other guests at the bird feeder?
This quiz tests knowledge of common birds that visit feeders, with a focus on the blackcap, this year's Bird of the Year in Czechia, and its changing wintering habits.
Unassuming Singer with a King’s Voice. The Blackcap has been Named Bird of the Year
The blackcap has been declared the Bird of the Year for 2026 in Czechia, symbolizing a century of the Czech Ornithological Society.
A small and cunning bandit – getting to know the grey wagtail
The article discusses the grey wagtail, a year-round resident of Latvia's parks and forests, highlighting its clever behavior and the recent decline in its population.
Part of nesting birds dependent on this year's habitat – tree cavities
Ornithologist Janis Kuzes highlights the seasonal changes in bird occupants of tree cavities and emphasizes the impact of habitat loss on bird populations.
The first outbreak of bird flu this year confirmed in commercial farming in the Hradec Králové Region
The first outbreak of bird flu for 2023 has been confirmed in commercial poultry farming in the Hradec Králové Region of Czechia.
Bird Hour with Records: Nearly 40,000 People, 800,000 Birds. The Blackbirds Surprised Us This Year
The article reports on a record-setting participation in the Bird Hour event in Czechia, mentioning nearly 40,000 participants and the surprise abundance of blackbirds this year.
The bird of the year flies even while sleeping
The article discusses the remarkable behaviors of the migratory bird 'piiritaja' (the bar-tailed godwit) in Estonia, highlighting its ability to feed, sleep, and breed during flight.
Birds Also Suffer from Urban Noise
A recent study highlights the adverse effects of urban noise on bird species over a 35-year period across six continents.
Third case of bird flu in Croatia: Virus confirmed in swans in Zagreb County
The Croatian Ministry of Agriculture has reported the third case of bird flu this year, confirming the H5N1 virus in two swans in Pisarovina, Zagreb County, following a rise in swan deaths exhibiting neurological symptoms.
The Impactful Story of Wisdom, a 75-Year-Old Female Bird Who Broke a Longevity Record and Became a Mother
Wisdom, a 75-year-old female albatross, returned to her nesting site at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, marking the start of the 2025-2026 breeding season and solidifying her status as the world's oldest wild bird with a chick.
Serious injury of 16-year-old from gunshot in Preveza, hospitalized in critical condition
A 16-year-old boy was shot and is in critical condition after reportedly being injured while bird hunting in his backyard in a village in the municipality of Ziros.
The "Anonymous Bird Eater" to Whom No Therapy Could Help
The article discusses the character of the "Anonymous Bird Eater" known from the show 'Porky Pig', as well as common misspellings related to the name 'Sylvester' during the New Year's celebration.
New Year's fireworks: Firecrackers hinder the breeding of the common goldeneye
Experts warn that New Year's fireworks negatively affect local bird populations, as firecrackers in Wiesbaden have impeded the breeding success of rare species, prompting calls for a fireworks-free zone around designated bird protection areas.