Firefighters spend second day tackling wildfire which has led to evacuations Several fire engines remain at the scene in the Cairngorms. The Independent UK · Jul 16
Climate change pushing wading bird to brink in UK as numbers fall 89% – experts The dotterel, which breeds in mountain habitats, could be the first bird species lost to climate change in the UK. Evening Standard · Jul 9
You could be making a huge mistake with your bird feeder — here's what you should be doing instead I love to feed the birds that visit my garden, but I didn't realize the way I've been doing it could be causing more harm than good. Here's the quick change you might want to think about making. Tom’s Guide · Jul 7
Birdsong data from Merlin ID app to help global biodiversity project Cornell Lab for Ornithology plans data linkup between app and population monitoring on eBird platform The Guardian - UK · Jul 4
England's legendary Major Oak in Sherwood Forest has died after standing for up to 1,200 years An ancient oak tree at the heart of Sherwood Forest in England, long linked to the legend of Robin Hood, has died after standing for as long as 1,200 years. The Major Oak, one of the most photographed and visited trees in the world, failed to produce any new leaves… The Times of India · Jul 2
Lundy Island seabird population soars with puffins thriving after rat removal Puffins, razorbills, and guillemots are thriving on the island in the Bristol Channel once more The Independent UK · Jun 30
Migrating swifts loyally return every year to nests in buildings, study finds Conservationists emphasise importance of protecting nesting sites used by ‘strongly faithful’ red-listed species The Guardian - UK · Jun 26
Majority of RSPB Scotland staff to be impacted by planned cuts, leaked files show LEAKED documents show the majority of RSPB Scotland staff are to be affected by some of the biggest cuts ever proposed ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 24
Robin Hood’s famed Sherwood Forest 1,200-year-old oak tree declared dead It’s not the first time the legendary oak has been declared dead. On previous occasions, fears were raised only for the tree to stubbornly leaf out again each spring. Not this year. Euronews · Jun 19
‘Most famous tree in the world’: Sherwood Forest’s 1,000-year-old Major oak dies Nottinghamshire tree, one of Europe’s oldest and largest, fails to produce leaves after being stressed by series of hot, dry summers The Guardian - UK · Jun 17
Robin Hood’s Major Oak in Sherwood Forest has died, experts say The Major Oak has stood in Sherwood Forest for an estimated 1,200 years. The Independent UK · Jun 17
Major Oak dies: Robin Hood’s 1,200-year-old tree in Sherwood Forest ‘killed by too many visitors’ Death of ancient oak said to have housed legendary outlaw partly blamed on overtourism Evening Standard · Jun 17
Top charity 'to cut jobs in Scotland and shift roles to England', staff say A LEADING conservation charity is looking to cut its Scotland staff and centralise operations in England, The National has been told ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 17
5 places you should never put a bird feeder in a garden – and where wildlife experts say you should position it instead Why placement matters more than you might think Ideal Home · Jun 14
The National (Scotland) · Jun 9 Two key Scottish nature sites in charitable ownership for first time in 320 years TWO islands off Scotland’s east coast are in charitable ownership for the first time in 320 years, in a bid to safeguard their “awe-inspiring”…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 9 Country diary: Ladybirds and wasps are the unsung heroes of the farm Brigg, Lincolnshire: With harvest approaching, we’re putting the glorious long evenings to good use, and both humans and insects are working hard to protect the crops
The Guardian - UK · Jun 6 Predator or prey? The confounding case of the missing sea eagle The UK’s biggest bird of prey has been compared to a flying barn door. So how can one fitted with a satellite tracker disappear near a hunting estate?
The National (Scotland) · Jun 2 Parrot on the loose 'causes havoc' in Scottish city A parrot on the loose is 'causing havoc' in a Scottish city and is being blamed for hundreds of pounds worth of damage to cars
Digital Camera World · May 31 Believe me, your next camera should be binoculars that take photos (and particularly if you are a birdwatcher) With the news that Gen Z birdwatchers are flocking to nature reserves in greater numbers, I believe we could also see sales of binoculars that shoot photos and videos taking flight
Tom’s Guide · May 30 Ditch the feeder this summer: The natural way to keep garden birds healthy Stop spreading disease: Garden experts share the best way to keep garden birds healthy without using a feeder.
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 National (Scotland) · May 27 How 182 birds of prey were illegally killed across Scotland in 10 years THERE were 182 confirmed persecution incidents involving birds of prey in Scotland over a 10-year period, a report has shown
The Independent UK · May 26 Rare birds of prey being shot, trapped and poisoned in crimes ‘linked’ to gamebird estate shoots More than 920 illegal cases recorded in a decade – but RSPB says true number much higher and calls for licensing system
Evening Standard · May 26 Birds of prey in Scotland persecuted 182 times over 10 years – study The RSPB documented cases of raptors being shot, poisoned and trapped,
Woman & Home · May 23 Help your garden's feathered visitors through the heatwave with this advice from wildlife experts Give birds a helping hand through the high temperatures this weekend