Dead dolphins discovered in fishing nets
Sea Shepherd France has obtained footage of dead dolphins being hauled aboard by fishing trawlers in the Bay of Biscay.
03/03/2019
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Coul Links inquiry begins
The fight to protect a Scottish dune system, home to a wealth of rare wildlife, got underway on Tuesday.
01/03/2019
Russian hunting ban to benefit endangered geese
It is hoped that an increase in wintering populations of Red-breasted Goose will be detectable as early as next winter.
28/02/2019
Satellite-tagged Hen Harrier vanishes in Wiltshire
The Northumberland-born harrier, named Vulcan, went missing in January.
28/02/2019
BirdLife launches Flight for Survival
The new campaign, which focuses on seven species, will highlight the illegal slaughter of 25 million migrant birds each year.
27/02/2019
The March issue of Birdwatch is on sale tomorrow
The March 2019 issue of Birdwatch goes on sale tomorrow and we're delighted to announce that it's plastic free!
27/02/2019
Unseasonable warmth provides cause for concern
A cold snap in the coming weeks could have an adverse impact on various species lulled into a false sense of security by the current...
26/02/2019
Spurn Bird Observatory acquires new land
The Observatory has announced the purchase of an area of land at Kilnsea, which it will develop into prime migrant habitat.
26/02/2019
Heather burning sparks investigation into grouse-shooting estates
Evidence collected by Friends of the Earth suggests that some shooting estates have continued to burn heather, despite making commitments...
25/02/2019
Japanese environment minister urges review of windfarm project
There are fears that replacing turbines at a windfarm in northern Hokkaido could pose significant problems for wintering eagles.
24/02/2019
Bird carcasses found as part of suspected poisoning attempt
An investigation has been launched after Red-legged Partridge corpses were discovered 'pegged up' as part of an apparent trap in Northern...
23/02/2019
BTO unveils public viewing platform
A new viewing point at the BTO's Nunnery Lakes reserve near Thetford, Norfolk, has been officially opened.
22/02/2019
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