Bird flu, also known as avian influenza, has been a persistent concern for both poultry and wild bird populations around the world. While the primary focus has often been on the effects of bird flu on domestic fowl, the impact on wild birds, including raptors, should not be overlooked. In the United Kingdom, where raptors …
The Scottish wildcat, known for its elusive nature and striking appearance, is facing an alarming threat of extinction. As one of the most endangered species in the United Kingdom, this iconic feline has been pushed to the brink due to a combination of factors. The critical situation demands urgent action to protect and …
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Comma Butterfly The United Kingdom has a rich and diverse ecosystem, with a vast array of wildlife inhabiting its forests, rivers, moorlands, and coastlines. However, over the past few decades, British wildlife depletion has become a growing concern, as many species are declining at an alarming rate. One of the primary causes of wildlife …
The Western Capercaillie has declined by approximately half in the UK since 2015-16, with as few as 542 thought to persist – the lowest recorded population since the start of the national survey between 1992 and 1994. At least 85% of the remaining population exists in the Cairngorms National Park. Action in the national park is therefore critical to …
A group of islands that make up one of the UK’s most important bird sanctuaries are to remain closed after new cases of avian flu were detected. The disease devastated the seabird population of the Farne Islands, off the coast of Northumberland, last year and National Trust rangers expect thousands more deaths this year. The discovery …
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Wildlife photography during the 2020 Covid lockdown As a passionate wildlife photographer, the highlight of 2020 for me was to be a trip to Botswana to take pictures of the amazing African wildlife. Covid-19 put paid to that and the lockdown further restricted the possibility of anything other than local photographs. I did toy with …