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The status of Caspian Gull in Malta

01 March 2010 Comments Main paper Although gull-watching on Malta has been carried out by the authors for over 20 years, more systematic observations were under- taken during 2001-09. Sessions are held in most months, with more intensive effort from August to April, but especially during ... Read More

Identification of Caspian Gull

01 March 2010 Comments Main paper Abstract This paper deals with the identification of the Caspian Gull Larus cachinnans. The aim is to synthesise what is currently known about the identification of this species and discuss the appearance of proven and suspected hybrids. The paper is spli... Read More

Recent reports

01 February 2010 Comments News and comment This summary of unchecked reports covers early December 2009 to early January 2010. Headlines A Killdeer in Ireland was a fine Christmas present for the finders, and no fewer than four Gyr Falcons were also seasonal treats. More unexpected records includ... Read More

The Birds of Leicestershire & Rutland

01 February 2010 Comments Reviews By Rob Fray, Roger Davis, Dave Gamble, Andrew Harrop and Steve Lister Christopher Helm, 2009 Hbk, 768pp, black-and-white and colour photographs, many graphs and figures ISBN 978-0-7136-7233-6 Subbuteo code M20094 £45.00 BB Bookshop price £40.0... Read More