Goose cull deemed unnecessary amid calls for mass shooting to end
New studies have concluded that the shooting of thousands of Barnacle Geese in Scotland is founded on poor science.
31/10/2018
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Human-driven mass extinction imminent, warns WWF
A World Wide Fund for Nature report has found that humanity has wiped out 60 per cent of animal populations since 1970.
30/10/2018
Lake District reserve awarded grant for woodland creation
The RSPB has been awarded a sum of over £2,000 in order to create new woodland in the Lake District.
30/10/2018
Take part in Wader Conservation World Watch this weekend
Wader Quest is celebrating its anniversary by asking birders to participate in its Wader Conservation World Watch.
29/10/2018
Arrested conservationists face capital punishment in Iran
The International Union for Conservation of Nature has expressed its deep concern as five conservationists are charged with crimes...
27/10/2018
European Parliament votes to ban single-use plastics
The European parliament has voted to ban a range of plastic products, as well as agreeing to set out stringent reduction targets for other...
26/10/2018
Orkney's wildlife receives significant National Lottery and EU boost
An ambitious project to safeguard Orkney's wildlife has been given the green light after receiving support from the National Lottery and...
25/10/2018
Vote in this year's Birders' Choice Awards!
The November 2018 issue of Birdwatch goes on sale tomorrow and includes a look at the annual Birders' Choice Awards shortlists.
24/10/2018
New Algerian Nuthatch breeding site discovered
The first known Algerian Nuthatch breeding site away from traditional areas has been found this year.
23/10/2018
Mouse eradication programme announced to save threatened seabirds
With two million fewer seabird chicks surviving on Gough Island each year, plans to eradicate the introduced mouse population have been...
22/10/2018
Buzzard poisoned in North Yorkshire
A Common Buzzard found dead in the North York Moors National Park has been confirmed as poisoned.
21/10/2018
Goshawk shot and dumped in river
Police have launched an investigation after a Northern Goshawk was shot before being dumped into a river in Scotland.
20/10/2018
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