Managing water levels on wet grasslands to improve foraging conditions for...
Written by Sarah Eglington/BTO The widespread drainage of wetlands and grazing marshes is known to be one of the main drivers behind the severe reductions in the number and range of breeding waders...
View ArticleA great breeding season for UK’s Avocets: record-breaking year at RSPB's...
Written by WildLife Extra The bird that is the logo of the RSPB – and a symbol of bird conservation – has had a good breeding season, with record-breaking numbers at one UK reserve and the return...
View ArticleFarmland bird populations in sharp decline, Government figures show
Written by RSPB Overall farmland bird populations in England fell by 5 per cent last year to their lowest level for 40 years, according to official figures released in late July. Statistics released...
View ArticleUK stone-curlew population goes from strength to strength
Written by James Hamilton/Birding247 The UK's Stone-curlew population is literally going from strengh to strength. Results of the species breeding success, has led to celebrations [not too many beers...
View ArticleWaders and birders to benefit as saltmarsh restoration project begins in...
Written by James Hamilton/Birding247 This week, the UK's Environment Agency will start work on an exciting new project to restore an inter-tidal habitat on land alongside a South Devon estuary. South...
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