Search results
Protected Red Kite dies after being shot
BBC via AOL· 5 days agoVivienne the Red Kite was distinguishable due to her unusual pale plumage [Neal Warnock/RSPB] A rare, protected bird of prey had to be euthanised by a...
Plea for picnics over barbecues to prevent Bedfordshire wildfires
BBC News· 6 days agoNature reserve visitors have been urged to opt for a picnics over barbecues in an attempt to prevent...
Does Fruit Really Fuel Brain Growth? New Study Challenges Old Ideas
SciTechDaily· 12 hours agoWhy do primates possess large brains? To investigate this, researchers in the Panamanian rainforest...
Holyhead: Nesting gulls delay train's final journey
BBC News· 3 hours agoA train's final journey before it is withdrawn from service was held up after nesting gulls were found holed up in rail tracks. The special journey was...
Exploring history and wildlife on the UK’s storied coastal paths
National Geographic· 9 hours agoThe UK has just over 11,000 miles of coastline, encompassing UNESCO World Heritage sites, dinosaur...
Cattle farmer fears herd sell-off after winter flooding
BBC via AOL· 4 days agoA farmer unable to graze his cattle on a nature reserve due to the "incredibly wet winter" fears he may have to sell off his herd. About 2,500 cattle usually access grasslands at RSPB ...
Podcast project captures sound of famous Major Oak
BBC via Yahoo News· 1 day agoRecording the sound of the Major Oak, which is about 1,000 years old [Helen Mitchem] Rob James, a member of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds...
Swift boxes made by volunteers installed in Bampton church
BBC News· 3 days agoBird enthusiasts have built a series of swift nest boxes for a town church in a bid to boost their...
Broadcasters urged to ensure climate crisis is key issue in election debates
Press Association News via AOL· 1 day agoThe signatories were Green Alliance, WWF, Greenpeace UK, RSPB, National Trust, The Wildlife Trusts,...
The 10 best beaches less than two hours by train from London
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 5 days agoWhisper it: the summer has, it seems, arrived. That means hot, bustling days in London, and a desire...