Greater Manchester's most common garden birds - and why they need you this weekend Last year 20,000 people in Greater Manchester took part in the Big Garden Birddwatch Manchester Evening News · Jan 28, 2023
Big Garden Birdwatch 2023: share your sightings As the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch returns for its 44th year, we would like to hear about – and see pictures of – your sightings The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2023
Birdsong boosts mental wellbeing for 90% of people, UK poll finds RSPB shares results as Britons encouraged to spend an hour counting birds in annual Big Garden Birdwatch The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2023
Recipes you can make with food waste to attract birds for Big Garden Birdwatch The simple recipes use up food that would otherwise be thrown away, and help feed birds through the winter Wales Online · Jan 25, 2023
Largest global bird flu outbreak ‘in history’ shows no sign of slowing A highly contagious and lethal strain of bird flu has killed millions of wild and farmed birdlife in the past year. As global infections show little sign of slowing down, scientists, wildlife protectors and legislators are looking for new solutions to a global pandemic. France 24 · Jan 13, 2023
Shiva Thapa cruises into national boxing championships final HISAR: Six-time Asian medallist Shiva Thapa (63.5kg) recorded a resounding 5-0 win over 2019 World Championships bronze medallist Manish Kaushik to advance to the final of the men's national boxing championships on Thursday. The Times of India · Jan 5, 2023
‘Tears were rolling down my face’: readers describe ‘heartbreaking’ impact of bird flu From the Scottish Highlands to the Cornish coast, Guardian readers have witnessed the ravages of the disease on wild species The Guardian - UK · Jan 4, 2023
Lovlina, Nikhat win national boxing gold, Railways lift team trophy BHOPAL: Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain and reigning world champion Nikhat Zareen registered contrasting wins to clinch gold, while Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) lifted the team trophy with 10 medals at the Elite Women's National Boxing Championships here on Monday. The Times of India · Dec 26, 2022
Lovlina, Nikhat enter finals; 8 Railways boxers too win in women's boxing nationals BHOPAL: Reigning World Champion Nikhat Zareen and Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain continued their fine run to progress to the finals of Women's National Championships here on Sunday. The Times of India · Dec 25, 2022
Lovlina, Nikhat, Manju Rani advance to semis of 6th Elite Women's National Boxing BHOPAL: Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain, reigning world champion Nikhat Zareen and 2019 world championships silver medallist Manju Rani produced scintillating performances to secure their berths in the semi-finals of the 6th Elite Women's National Boxing Championships here on Saturday. The Times of India · Dec 24, 2022
Bird flu detected among Islay's significant geese population BIRD flu has been detected amongst an internationally important population of geese on a Scottish island. The National (Scotland) · Dec 23, 2022
3 tips to help Northern Ireland wildlife survive the cold winter Small birds need to eat a lot to survive in cold weather Belfast Live · Dec 21, 2022
What festive food scraps can you give to birds? Nuts, Christmas cake and roast potatoes could all go in the mix, experts say. By Hannah Stephenson. The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022
Scottish beaver sanctuary owner hits out at numbers still killed every year AN ENVIRONMENTALIST who has turned his land into a sanctuary for beavers has hit out at the numbers still being shot in Scotland. The National (Scotland) · Dec 11, 2022
Belfast Live · Dec 6, 2022 RSPB NI call for legally binding nature targets following biodiversity opinion poll "They [DAERA] don’t have a Biodiversity Strategy which was supposed to be delivered in 2020 and the last one failed on the majority of its targets"
The National (Scotland) · Dec 4, 2022 Russian billionaire's estate receives over £120k of public money to restore peatland Russian-born vodka tycoon Yuri Shefler, below, paid £25m for Tulchan Estate
The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2022 ‘Point of no return’: Chris Packham leads calls for Rishi Sunak to attend Cop15 Conservationist says if world leaders do not go to the summit a strong deal to halt and reverse nature loss is at risk
Daily Record · Nov 17, 2022 Protected birds of prey continue to be illegally shot and poisoned in Scotland The RSPB say there have been over 100 incidents of bird of prey persecution in the UK, including a number in Scotland.
Belfast Live · Nov 15, 2022 Northern Ireland birds of prey continue to be killed, RSPB warns "Sadly, illegal shooting, trapping, poisoning and destruction of nests, continues to threaten some of the country’s most iconic and vulnerable species"
The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2022 Spate of attacks on birds of prey in 2021, RSPB report reveals England’s tally of 80 confirmed incidents is second-highest figure since records began
The National (Scotland) · Nov 15, 2022 Bird of prey persecution remains at ‘high level’, report warns DOZENS of birds of prey were illegally shot, poisoned or trapped in the UK last year, conservationists have said.
The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022 These winter plants will help attract wildlife to your garden Berries, hips and even lawns all do their bit for our wildlife. By Hannah Stephenson.
Manchester Evening News · Oct 30, 2022 Swinton street gets ready for arrival of nature's "Red Arrows" "Watching the swifts return each year is as thrilling as seeing the Red Arrows.”
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022 Ministers admit delaying legally-binding environment targets A Conservative peer accused the RSPB of being ‘lying turds’ during a row.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2022 How green will new environment secretary Thérèse Coffey be? Appointment greeted with some surprise – and hope – by environment sector as it faces crucial challenges