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Appeal for information about the shot Peregrine in Leicestershire.

Believed to have been shot with an air rifle between 21st - 23rd December 2025.

Further details & police crime reference number in blog ⬇️

#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime

raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/12/24/a...

Appeal for information about the shot Peregrine in Leicestershire

Further to this morning’s blog about a Peregrine being euthanised after being found with gunshot injuries in Leicestershire (see here), the Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital has released more …

raptorpersecutionuk.org

December 24, 2025 at 4:12 PM

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Soil Association

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The Animal Welfare Strategy has launched in a major reform to protect the lives of millions of animals

The government’s promise to ban practices already prohibited in organic is welcomed, including the use of enriched cages for hens and farrowing crates for pigs

But we want to see more of...

December 23, 2025 at 12:23 PM

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Garden Organic

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Learn how to plan your growing space – and your growing year – when it comes to #seed production and #SeedSaving at two FREE webinars on 27 Jan & 12 Feb. The webinars, are part of our #SeedSearch project, funded by
@heritagefunduk.bsky.social
👉 gardenorganic.org.uk/events

December 23, 2025 at 9:14 AM

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@norfolkmoths.bsky.social this beauty or its lookalike keeps appearing indoors despite my finding a nice protective but free place for it to spend the cooler weather outdoors. What kind of place should it be ideally as I don't want it to become trapped or eaten or battered by the weather, please?

It was found this morning, somewhat camouflaged on this tray on my windowsill near the spot outdoors where I'd given him a refuge two days ago. I'd later left window ajar so it could be same guy/gal. It's not got much energy or inclination to move on this cool day.

September 26, 2025 at 11:44 AM

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Mr and Mrs Trellis

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Nations plan to ramp up oil, gas and coal extraction well beyond climate goals' reach ... 🌎 🔥

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Nations’ plans to ramp up coal, gas and oil extraction ‘will put climate goals beyond reach’

New data shows governments now planning more fossil fuel production in coming decades than they were in 2023

www.theguardian.com

September 22, 2025 at 7:42 AM

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Guardian Environment

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Linking of oil giants to major heatwaves marks ‘leap forward’ for legal liability cases

Study shows how individual fossil fuel companies are making previously impossible heatwaves happen and could have to pay compensation

www.theguardian.com

September 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM

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Butterfly Conservation

@savebutterflies.bsky.social

The seasons are changing, and so too are the butterflies and moths you can find in your wild spaces 🦋🍂

Discover more UK species and tips on how to attract them with our monthly e-newsletter 👉 http://butterfly-conservation.org/enews

#SaveButterflies #MothsMatter

Butterfly Conservation's Butterflies and Moths to see in September: Barred Sallow, Red Admiral, Clifden Nonpareil, Comma, Blood-vein, Small Tortoiseshell, Red Underwing, Painted Lady, Merveille du Jour

September 1, 2025 at 7:00 AM

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Butterfly Conservation

@savebutterflies.bsky.social

Join our panel of experts from Butterfly Conservation, Buglife and @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social to discuss the latest science and your ideas about what a People’s Rescue Plan for Insects should include!

Do you have a question about insect recovery for our panel? Let us know 💬
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September 1, 2025 at 10:17 AM

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Vicki Hird MSc FRES

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fabulous new free to download booklet about
Gardening in Small Spaces
From balconies to bare yards, everything you need to know about gardening in small spaces!
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mycoronationgarden.org/gardening-sm...

Gardening in Small Spaces | Coronation Gardens

Gardening in small spaces free download booklet

mycoronationgarden.org

August 4, 2025 at 11:23 AM

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Butterfly Conservation

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Don’t get the blues from the Blues! 🦋😨

There are two blue butterflies to spot in the #BigButterflyCount - the Holly Blue and the Common Blue. But how do you tell which is which?

Read our blog for ID tips 👉 butterfly-conservation.org/news-and-blo...

Butterfly Conservation's Big Butterfly Count guide to blue butterflies. Cut-out image of a Holly Blue butterfly with wings open. Annotation reads: "Wings are bright blue. Females have broad black wing edges." Underneath is a cut-out image of a Common Blue butterfly with wings open and annotation: "Males are bright blue, while the females vary from almost completely brown to predominantly blue"

Butterfly Conservation's Big Butterfly Count guide to blue butterflies. Cut-out image of a Holly Blue butterfly with wings closed. Annotation reads: "Pale blue underwings with small black spots" Underneath is a cut-out image of a Common Blue with wings closed. Annotation reads: "Grey or brownish underwings with complex markings, including a row of orange spots"

August 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM

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Mancroft Ringing Discovery Centre

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It’s Wednesday which means Young Ringers followed by the Students. Huge fun and everything seems to happen so much faster.
We are always ready to welcome any newbies along.
See you at 5.30pm.