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IV International Forum "Falcon Day"
On September 1, 2026, on the opening day of the XI Eastern Economic Forum (EEF), the IV International Forum "Falcon Day" will be held on Russky Island in Vladivostok.
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Medieval birds of prey fed more on human waste than hunted.
Ancient kites and buzzards fed at higher trophic levels than modern ones, meaning they ate not only small rodents but also the meat of herbivores and possibly carrion, including pigs, poultry, and even dogs. This is especially evident in medieval birds, whose isotopic signatures often fall outside the range typical of modern populations
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Scientists have discovered a mathematical law that determines the shape of bird beaks.
A study has shown that a geometrically based mathematical rule determines the beak shape of virtually all modern birds and their dinosaur ancestors. This discovery provides new clues to understanding biological development and evolutionary processes.
Read MoreA beautiful video of the lesser spotted eagle
Moments from the daily life of the Lesser Spotted Eagle (Clanga pomarina)
Read MoreAn unexpected encounter in the sky
A radio-controlled glider pilot in South Australia captured remarkable footage when his HobbyKing Phoenix 2000 was intercepted mid-flight by three wedge-tailed eagles
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Coastal Peregrine Falcons’ Mysterious Decline
In North America, coastal populations of the once-embattled bird are missing, and no one is quite sure why
Read MoreMeet the honey buzzard
One of the most amazing birds, known for its food preferences, because its prey includes dangerous insects, including not only wasps and bees, but also giant Asian hornets! Meet the buzzard!
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Eurasian Pygmy Owl population discovered in Spain
Eurasian Pygmy Owl has seemingly colonised Spain, with the species having been detected in Catalonia for the first recorded time.
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Bird crime across the UK showing no signs of stopping
We look at the RSPB’s latest Birdcrime report, documenting the illegal killing of birds of prey
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