Remote islands offer an alternative to crowded tourist spots. But do they exist in Europe? TRAVELBOOK presents six European islands where you can escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy some solitude ...

These are the best times to visit Iceland for good weather, to see the northern lights, avoid the crowds, or go whale-watching.

Some special visitors with bright orange beaks have been spotted along the east Yorkshire coast for the first time this year. The RSPB says that puffins have started to land at its nature reserve in ...

Ruth Dunn has previously received funding from NERC. February 2026 has seen thousands of dead seabirds washing up along the coastlines of the UK, France, Spain and Portugal. Even as someone who has ...

National birds are a powerful symbol of identity, pride, and natural heritage. These birds have been chosen after careful consideration to reflect the spirit of the nation, the landscape, and the ...

Throwing thousands of baby puffins off a cliff is a yearly tradition for the people of Iceland's Westman Islands. It's part of what's known as... Watching thousands of baby puffins being tossed off a ...

Atlantic puffins in Maine represent a globally recognized victory in wildlife conservation — and they offer a poignant warning about climate change in New England. Indisputably one of the cutest birds ...

Thousands of dead seabirds have washed up on the south west coast, Channel Islands and French beaches, a wildlife trust has said. The majority of the birds are puffins which had become starved and ...

The puffin carried a leg ring issued by the BTO British Trust for Ornithology. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our ...

Recent sightings (through March 10) as reported to Mass Audubon. A male painted bunting, likely the same one that’s been wintering at a feeder in the area, was found off Breakwater Road. A male king ...

A puffin who washed up on an Aberdeenshire beach in stormy weather has died aged 34. The bird was discovered on January 29 on Balmedie Beach. It was later taken to New Arc Wildlife Rescue, along with ...