Major extension to the Lower Derwent Valley announced
Natural England has revealed significant plans for the waterbird hot-spot near York.
06/02/2021
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Birds provide comfort during lockdown
A recent poll suggests that the pandemic is reigniting love of nature and awareness of wildlife.
05/02/2021
Sparrowhawk crash-lands in Iceland superstore
The stricken raptor was eventually rescued from the supermarket in Workington.
04/02/2021
First-ever Reintroduction and Rewilding Summit announced
Birds of Poole Harbour and the Self-Isolating Bird Club are hosting the virtual meeting in April.
04/02/2021
Scottish grouse moor raided by police
A search took place on an estate following reports of alleged wildlife crimes.
03/02/2021
Hundreds of pelicans wiped out by bird flu
The birds' bodies were discovered in Diawling National Park in Mauritania.
02/02/2021
Illegal bird traps discovered in Gloucestershire woods
The police are urging people to get in touch should they find any 'sticky sticks'.
01/02/2021
Mass poisoning of vultures in north-east India
This most recent incident has left 34 of the Critically Endangered birds dead.
01/02/2021
Mountain Hare given greater protection in Scotland
From 1 March it will be illegal to kill, injure or take the species, unless a licence is obtained.
31/01/2021
Calls for Australian wildfowling ban after most hunters fail identification test
Only one in five duck shooters in Victoria were able to correctly answer questions about identifying protected bird species.
30/01/2021
Ireland ramps up efforts to save its curlews from extinction
The species has declined by 96% in Ireland over the last 30 years, and could be gone as a breeder within a decade.
30/01/2021
Dartmoor lockdown crowds 'destroying' ancient woods
An influx of visitors taking exercise in the national park has raised concerns with local rangers.
29/01/2021
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