A Eurasian Goshawk has been shot dead in the Forest of Dean – a well-known national hot-spot for the species – with police appealing for information: bit.ly/4cUzphk

The English south coast's last Puffin population is on the brink, with no successful breeding at the Dorset site for a decade: bit.ly/4aQxlFE

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Genetic research has revealed that they grey morph of Tawny Owl is associated with key functions that help survival in cold environments: bit.ly/3vO2QB9

Revised plans for Beddington Farmlands, a South London nature reserve of major local importance to wildlife, have left local birders and campaigners 'dismayed': bit.ly/3JbSkqo

The Sussex Ornithological Society is launching a survey of Corn Bunting this year in an effort to assess the status of the Red-listed species in the county: bit.ly/43UV2u0

The results from this year's RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch have been announced, with nearly 10 million birds reported by more than 600,000 participants: bit.ly/4d41hzY

Review: Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera

After years taking photos with Nikon DSLR cameras, Steve Young recently switched to one of the brand's mirrorless models – and was thoroughly impressed: bit.ly/43KZZ8C

Britain's Hen Harrier population has shown signs of increase, according to a national study of the raptor last year: bit.ly/3J7xKrh

Members of the public are being invited to a touring exhibition this month promoting the reintroduction of Eurasian Lynx to Northumberland: bit.ly/4cJ6a10

Mimics

Mimicry is commonly encountered in the bird world, but sometimes humans exhibit such behaviours too, writes Lucy McRobert: bit.ly/49vPUh1

The English south coast's last Puffin population is on the brink, with no successful breeding at the Dorset site for a decade: bit.ly/4aQxlFE

Reed Cormorant has been recorded in Egypt for what is thought to be the first time in more than a century: bit.ly/49ojOnA

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Review of the Week: 2-7 April 2024

There was an excellent arrival of spring migrants in the southern half of the country, while a Dark-eyed Junco turned up in a Dorset garden: bit.ly/4aIx47s

Oliver Slessor has entered the Guinness World Records for his Sand Martin ringing exploits: bit.ly/3Ub5Dhh

Genetic research has revealed that they grey morph of Tawny Owl is associated with key functions that help survival in cold environments: bit.ly/3vO2QB9

Revised plans for Beddington Farmlands, a South London nature reserve of major local importance to wildlife, have left local birders and campaigners 'dismayed': bit.ly/3JbSkqo

Martin Abbess won Monday's Photo of the Week with his gorgeous Brambling photo: bit.ly/4cKFTj1