Big Farmland Bird Count draws near
The seventh annual count calls on farmers, land managers and gamekeepers to spend 30 minutes logging species on their land.
04/02/2020
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New report highlights UK environmental frailties after Brexit
Big gaps in environmental protections are clear, with a new system of regulation needed to maintain and improve farming and environmental...
03/02/2020
Thousands of birds found dead in north-east Iran
A major environmental catastrophe has occurred on the south-east shore of the Caspian Sea.
02/02/2020
Second-ever Swordfish confirmed from Scottish waters
The spectacular fish was captured on camera during survey work at an offshore windfarm.
01/02/2020
Hen Harrier poisoned in Co Meath
Meat baits laced with a toxic substance were also found at the scene.
31/01/2020
Three kestrels illegally killed since Christmas
Police and the RSPB are appealing for information on a trio of harrowing shooting incidents.
30/01/2020
Hooded Merganser rescued from Ipswich cosmetics shop
The duck had to be escorted out of a Kiko Milano store in the town centre.
30/01/2020
Suffolk Little Owl 'too fat to fly'
Discovered lying in a ditch, the "extremely obese" owl had to be put on a strict diet.
29/01/2020
Australian fires may force 80 birds onto Threatened list
This summer's catastrophic blazes have destroyed vast tracts of habitat across several states.
28/01/2020
Royal Tern split into two species
The change has been recognised as part of the IOC's latest World Bird List update.
27/01/2020
Changes made to Italian list
Muscovy Duck has been taken off Category C, but Ashy-throated Parrotbill has been added.
26/01/2020
Finnish-ringed osprey found in Kenya
The bird of prey had covered some 4,300 miles to its African wintering grounds.
25/01/2020
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