Bird smuggler faces prison after parakeets in pants
A man who claimed his suspicious bulge was 'all him' faces 20 years in prison after border agents found two rare sedated parakeets hidden in his trousers. Read the full bizarre smuggling story.
A man who claimed his suspicious bulge was 'all him' faces 20 years in prison after border agents found two rare sedated parakeets hidden in his trousers. Read the full bizarre smuggling story.
Easterly winds could bring charismatic waxwings to UK shores. Discover the late autumn migrants, from elusive woodcocks to migrating wood pigeons.
A London gallery boss reveals his Fitzrovia space was abandoned after a £270,000 Banksy heist. Discover the security failures and the warning to other art houses.
Camden Council proposes Dutch-style cycle junction after 15 crashes in 5 years. Local traders fear business impact while cyclists welcome safety improvements. Have your say in the consultation.
Discover how the Song Thrush transforms winter's gloom with its powerful, repetitive melody. This bird's persistent song brings unexpected joy to grey November days. Listen closely next time you walk.
Discover Macquarie Dictionary's 2025 Word of the Year finalists, from 'bird-dogging' to 'Roman Empire', reflecting contemporary Australian concerns. Explore the shortlist now!
Insect-eating bird populations in France show 2-3% increase following EU neonicotinoid ban. Research suggests full recovery may take decades but ban proves effective for conservation.
Relive the groundbreaking children's series Byker Grove, now streaming on ITVX. Explore its daring storylines and the launch of Ant and Dec's careers in this nostalgic look back.
Watch as three young peregrine falcons make their maiden flight from a Melbourne CBD skyscraper. One had a dramatic crash landing before success! #Wildlife #Melbourne
Watch the heartwarming moment three peregrine falcon chicks take their inaugural flight from a 35-storey Melbourne skyscraper, captured on a popular livestream. Follow their journey as they learn to soar.
A man who stole a £270,000 Banksy artwork from a London gallery to pay a drug debt has been sentenced to 13 months in prison. Discover the full story of the brazen burglary and swift recovery.
A man who stole a £270,000 Banksy print from a London gallery to pay a drug debt has been sentenced. Discover the full story of the brazen burglary and recovery.
A devastating bird flu outbreak has killed an estimated 53,000 female elephant seals on South Georgia, wiping out nearly half the breeding population with serious implications for the species' future.
Frankie the flamingo's incredible 120-mile flight from Cornwall to France has earned her freedom. Zookeepers at Paradise Park decide not to bring the escaped bird home.
Witness the dramatic seabird feeding frenzy at Tyrella Beach, County Down, where gannets, gulls and cormorants hunt fish in a spectacular natural display of survival.
New evidence suggests the bird in Joseph Wright's 'An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump' didn't die. Discover the painting's secrets at London's National Gallery exhibition.
The UK government has announced new national measures to contain a spike in bird flu cases. Here's what you need to know about the risk and the safety of poultry products.
Discover the breathtaking aerial displays of five remarkable bird species gracing UK skies this autumn, from starling murmurations to raptor acrobatics.