Hundreds of whales slaughtered in Faroe Islands as annual cull turns sea blood red ** Warning: Graphic Content ** More than 70 British MPs have called on the UK government to push to ban the hunts The Independent UK · Jun 3
Noted swift nesting site destroyed by contractors in peak season Campaigners say builders’ demolition of nest site highlights weak protection of wildlife from development The Guardian - UK · Jun 3
Female dolphins remember who is aggressive when choosing a mating partner, research shows Researchers observed unavailable female dolphins – those that were older, or with calves – did not show the same avoidant behaviour The Guardian - AU · Jun 2
6 alligator-infested rivers in the US: From the St. Johns River in Florida to the Brazos River in Texas Across the southern United States, rivers tend to blur the line between open water and wild habitat in a way that is hard to separate on a map. Wide channels slip through marshes, cypress stands, and low floodplains, carrying sediment, fish, and submerged vegetation in slow motion. In these same… The Times of India · Jun 2
This tiny pest causes the biggest damage to your plants — here's how to stop thrips Learn how to rid your garden of thrips, before they destroy your favorite plants. Tom’s Guide · Jun 2
‘Show us some fin’: citizen scientists take to the seas for first of its kind dolphin census From cliff sides, coastal lookouts, kayaks or boats, people counted every dolphin they saw for at least 15 minutes to aid research into NSW’s populations The Guardian - AU · Jun 2
Flamingos flock to Venice in record numbers as wetlands are restored Tens of thousands of the pale pink birds now winter in the Venetian Lagoon The Independent UK · Jun 1
‘Hold your nerve and trust nature’: birds, bats and butterflies rebound at Somerset rewilding farm Letting nature take over at a former dairy farm has resulted in a surge of species in just three years The Guardian - UK · Jun 1
Big gains for little terns: how Lindisfarne reserve is helping a rare bird survive tourism Seasonal wardens and netted fences are helping protect the rare ground-nesting birds that arrive each spring on the UK’s shores The Guardian - UK · Jun 1
A rare natural wonder is unfolding in Delhi’s Lodhi Garden Nature plays countless games in remote forests that human civilisation may never discover, but there are moments when rare coincidences occur amidst human settlements, as is being witnessed these days in Delhi’s Lodhi Garden. Newslaundry · Jun 1
‘This is a tragedy’: swimming snakes open new front in battle with Balearic lizards The insatiable horseshoe whip snake has become an existential threat to the Ibiza wall lizard The Guardian - UK · May 31
Invasive Species Alien To The West Coast Is Growing At 'Terrifying Speed', Costing Millions To Eradicate Golden mussels are rapidly spreading along the US West Coast, threatening infrastructure and ecosystems. Emergency measures and costly eradication efforts are underway to contain the invasive species. International Business Times UK · May 31
Ministers urge City of London to act over swimmers in Hampstead Heath wildlife ponds Exclusive: Local authority asked what steps it is taking after hordes of splashing revellers seen disturbing nesting birds The Guardian - UK · May 30
Rare Dartford Warbler makes remarkable comeback in Britain 60 years after near extinction Once on the brink of extinction due to harsh winters, Britain's Dartford warbler has staged a remarkable comeback. Decades of dedicated habitat restoration and targeted conservation efforts have seen its numbers rebound significantly. This success story offers a rare glimmer of hope for British wildlife amidst ongoing environmental challenges. The Times of India · May 30
The Guardian - UK · May 30 ‘Nature’s soap opera’: how a wildlife artist’s nestboxes became a YouTube hit The births, fledgling flights and even first dates on Robert Fuller’s site are about to hit a million global subscribers
The Guardian - UK · May 29 Dartford warbler stages a comeback 60 years after almost vanishing Survey shows 44% increase on RSPB reserves of bird that almost became extinct in England in the 60s
The Guardian - AU · May 29 Second wave of South Australia’s toxic algal bloom could be imminent, scientist warns Algae levels have skyrocketed near tip of Eyre Peninsula and could spread in colder months ahead, oceanographer says
The Guardian - UK · May 29 Conservationists alarmed by drastic cuts to key UK fund for global nature protection Conservation groups warn slashing Darwin Initiative will put species and habitats in jeopardy, and set back efforts to halt decline in nature
Evening Standard · May 29 Hampstead Heath park rangers crack down on 'selfish' swimmers disturbing wildlife at bird sanctuary pond New signs have been erected to stop swimmers in undesignated ponds
The Independent UK · May 28 Pigeons may be navigating with their liver, study suggests A study details a surprising new way into how pigeons find their way home
The Independent UK · May 28 Warning over invasive species that is fast-moving and costing this state millions of dollars A single female can produce over 1 million eggs each year
The Guardian - UK · May 28 The Book of Birds by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris audiobook review – a love letter to our feathered friends This compendium profiles 49 of Britain’s threatened species, with each entry featuring a prose poem evoking the unique qualities of each bird and their meticulously recorded call
The Guardian - UK · May 28 Country diary: Mayday, mayday … the heatwave is killing the swallow chicks Caistor St Edmund, Norfolk: Adult swallows travel across the world to breed in Britain’s supposedly temperate climate. Instead, this week’s temperatures have been deadly
The Guardian - UK · May 27 ‘Utterly appalling’: anger over swimmers in Hampstead Heath wildlife ponds Nature groups urge people to avoid unauthorised areas to protect birds during nesting season
The National (Scotland) · May 27 Rare underground animals relocated from city centre ahead of major project Rare water voles which burrow underground in Glasgow have been relocated ahead of the start of a major project ...