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Plans to limit bird flu risk as migrant birds return

A surveillance network is being expanded to measure the impacts on seabird colonies and antibody sampling will take place on geese.

05/04/2023

Gamekeeper filmed shooting sparrowhawk

Rory Parker was documented killing the raptor by an RSPB Scotland investigations team.

05/04/2023

West Yorkshire playing fields to be transformed into wetland reserve

Work is set to begin on the creation of a new protected area at Mytholmroyd.

04/04/2023

Red Kite euthanised after being shot

Police are appealing for information after the bird of prey was illegally shot near Grantown-on-Spey.

04/04/2023

Osprey to be reintroduced to Ireland

The scheme is expected to begin this summer.

03/04/2023

Captive-bred Wildcats to be released in Cairngorms

The first trial releases at undisclosed locations will take place in June.

02/04/2023

Yorkshire seabird colonies to be monitored for bird flu outbreaks

Following concerns avian influenza is spreading to marine mammals, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust said colonies will be closely monitored.

01/04/2023

Reports of 'alarming' dog-related incidents at South Walney

Cumbria Wildlife Trust has received information of disturbance to ground-nesting birds.

01/04/2023

Wiltshire reserve anticipates record stone-curlew numbers

RSPB Winterbourne Downs staff have high hopes for this spring.

31/03/2023

Man arrested and released in connection with goshawk shooting

The male in his seventies was arrested on 27 March in relation to the illegal killing of five of the raptors in January.

31/03/2023

UK butterflies suffered in 2022 heatwave

The hot and dry weather of last year had a severe negative impact on our resident species.

30/03/2023

Poole Harbour oil spill may have 'devastating' impact on wildlife

People have been urged to avoid using the water and beaches around the Dorset site after the leak.