More species lumped
15 December 2025 | Marek Walford
We all knew it was coming. The BOU have published the latest update to the British List. It confirms the lumping of Yelkouan & Balearic shearwater, Eurasian & Green-winged Teal, Hooded & Carrion Crow, Siberian & Stejneger's Stonechat and Sandwich & Cabot's Tern.
Green-winged Teal and Hooded Crow have been recorded in Berkshire, so many Berks listers will lose two ticks. I've updated any relevant lists. Happy Christmas!