Golden eagles have started breeding again in Orkney for the first time in almost 40 years. The birds of prey were once a common sight across the islands but just a single pair was left by 1848.

Orkney has been invaded by geese. The numbers are now so huge, and the damage so great, that permission has been granted for the wild birds to be shot - and eaten, reports the BBC's Emma Jane Kirby.

Climate Change to Blame for Melting Ice at High Levels That Led to the Fascinating Discovery Enter the Orkney Islands. Home to hundreds of different nesting birds and rare and endangered rodents ...

Despite being in a perilous position as a breeding bird in the UK, these figures show hope for the species’ recovery, with ...

"Pterosaurs were a lot more diverse than either birds or bats, ranging from tiny insectivores to giraffe-sized Goliaths that ...

Bats and birds showcase a fascinating contrast in their evolutionary paths, with recent research revealing bats' wings and legs evolve in unison, limiting their ecological roles compared to birds, ...

A stunning island roughly 10 miles off the north coast of Scotland has been named one of the world’s most beautiful places to ...

Her work involves using soil from different areas in Orkney made into cubes ... us they aren’t seeing the usual numbers of garden birds at their bird feeders and tables. Mark met up with ...