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The UK Government’s decision to include Berwick Bank in the Contracts for Difference scheme is a disaster for Scotland’s seabirds.

Killing tens of thousands of these incredible birds isn’t just reckless, it could push many species towards extinction.
Text that states: “Including the proposed Berwick Bank offshore windfarm in the Contracts for Difference scheme is a crushing blow for marine wildlife in Scotland and beyond. When 62% of seabird species are in decline across the UK, it is an absolute disgrace that public money will be used to support what is predicted to be one of the world’s most damaging windfarms for birds. "A development that will kill will tens of thousands of seabirds over its lifetime and push species like Kittiwakes and Puffins closer to extinction in Scotland is unsupportable on every level. "What’s more, measures needed to try and compensate for the impact of Berwick Bank would need to be so great this one windfarm could effectively block the progress of other less harmful projects. Anne McCall, Director, RSPB Scotland
January 14, 2026 at 10:16 AM
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Government’s wildlife targets will be missed in England, watchdog says

Seven out of 10 targets have little likelihood of being met by 2030, Office for Environmental Protection says

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Government’s wildlife targets will be missed in England, watchdog says
Seven out of 10 targets have little likelihood of being met by 2030, Office for Environmental Protection says
www.theguardian.com
January 13, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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Studying for an MSc in the UK this year and looking for a research project? 🧪🌍

Check out our list of available MSc projects now live: www.rspb.org.uk/helping-natu...
Postgraduate opportunities
The RSPB is offering a variety of exciting research projects for postgraduate students in 2026.
www.rspb.org.uk
November 24, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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1/ New study! Camera footage showing nest predation on natural nests was collated and analysed from across the UK to increase understanding of nest predation events. Discover the findings ⬇️ and read the study ➡️ http://www.bto.org/n... #Ornithology
Three Oystercatcher eggs, a buffish colour with dark blotches, are in a nest on the ground. Wording alongside reads: New nest predation study.
August 27, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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New review: Recent evidence on the effectiveness of European protected areas for species conservation in the face of climate change 🧪🌍

Read on for summary highlights and find the full paper here: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Recent evidence on the effectiveness of European protected areas for species conservation in the face of climate change - Biodiversity and Conservation
A dominant conservation strategy to safeguard the natural environment and biodiversity is the creation of protected areas (PAs) at international, regional, and national scales. To date, such PAs have ...
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August 26, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Happy 99th birthday to the man who gave voice to the wild. 🎉

Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace.

You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature.
This photograph captures Sir David Attenborough seated outdoors on the rugged terrain of Skomer Island. Behind him, the ocean and coastal cliffs form a scenic backdrop under a clear sky. Sir David, dressed in a khaki jacket and light trousers, looks towards the camera with a gentle expression, exuding a sense of warmth, calm, and wisdom. Around him, puffins can be seen flying and perched on the rocky ground, illuminated in rays of golden sunlight as the sun sets behind the cliffs.
May 8, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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Request for volunteers! 📢 Can you help us survey priority squares for Woodlark for the Heathland Birds Survey? Sign up ➡️ www.bto.org/heathlan... 📝 We’re especially looking for volunteers in Hampshire, Berkshire and Wiltshire. #Ornithology #UKBirding

Woodlark on ground alongside wording: Heathland Birds Survey. www.bto.org/heathland-birds-survey. Image credit reads Liz Cutting/BTO. BTO lop sits top right of the image.
March 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM