Raptor persecution falls to lowest level in a decade as hen harrier numbers soar across the uplands
Last week the RSPB's latest Birdcrime report was published which showed bird of prey persecution has fallen to its lowest rate in...
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- 6 days ago
Is the National Trust really concerned about wildfire risk at their properties?
This week, the National Trust published a new report warning about the dangers of climate change, and how the Trust are likely to be...
- Nov 13
A new study examines the impact of horses on peatlands and their carbon storage potential
A new study by researchers at RMIT University, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, has found that carbon emissions from Australian...
- Nov 1
Courier reporter changes mind about humane cable snares ban after visiting Perthshire gamekeeper
The Scottish government consultation, which closed in October, could lead to the prohibition of “humane cable restraints” through changes...
- Oct 25
Predator control leads to 'very impressive' nature recovery, in a welcome change from Mark Avery
As many readers will have likely seen by now, Mark Avery, wrote a glowing review of the Return of the Grey Partridge by Roger...
- Oct 18
Merlins thriving on North Pennine grouse moors
Conservationists have hailed the success of a rare bird of prey which is bucking the national trend in County Durham, as was reported in...
- Oct 16
RSPB ponies left stranded by flooding in the Highlands
This week, parts of Scotland have seen heavy rainfall, causing severe flooding. Properties were flooded, crops destroyed, and landslips...
- Oct 12
Mark Avery's moral depravity exposed as antisemitism found to be rife across his website
According to the late journalist and farmer, Robin Page, Mark Avery was widely considered a ‘boorish bully’ during his time at the RSPB....
- Oct 11
Ruth Tingay's funders face condemnation after "Boycott Israel" sign appears in window of Lush store
Lush cosmetics is no stranger to serious controversy. However, even by its own standards, the company’s latest “boycott Israel” signs...
- Oct 10
Chris Packham's stepdaughter Megan McCubbin reveals embarrassing lack of knowledge about grouse
Since Chris Packham’s step-daughter, Megan McCubbin, first started appearing alongside the BBC presenter during his lockdown show, filmed...
- Oct 9
Rod for his own back - part one
Rod Liddle recently upset quite a lot of his new neighbours in Weardale with a rant fest about grouse shooting and grouse moor management...
- Oct 2
Ruth Tingay kills vibe at Restore Nature Now with rambling hate speech against upland communities
If you had walked past DEFRA’s London office on Thursday, you would have seen the motley collection of nature enthusiasts that had...
- Sep 27
How Hen harriers became a conservation success story, with no thanks to the RSPB
This article, written by Adrian Blackmore, first appeared on the Countryside Alliance website. The hen harrier is one of our rarest birds...
- Sep 21
Natural England hen harrier data reveals just 2% suffered persecution
According to the latest data supplied by Natural England just 2% of hen harriers have been persecuted. By contrast 27% of the hen...
- Sep 18
Hen harrier numbers 'now higher than at any other time in the last 200 years'
Hen harrier numbers continue to soar to record levels across England, according to new data released by Natural England. 141 chicks have...
- Sep 13
Packham sparks fury after suggesting oil refineries could be blown up by eco-activists
Chris Packham, the BBC presenter, RSPB Vice President and eco-activist, has been labelled 'hugely irresponsible' by Scotland Yard...
- Sep 13
Scottish government playing 'Russian roulette' with rural businesses and livelihoods
There has been extensive coverage this week on the proposed changes to the Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill in Scotland after nearly...
- Sep 6
White Tailed Eagles Found to be Predating Hen Harriers
White tailed eagles were extinct in the UK in the early 20th century, however efforts to reintroduce them have been so successful that it...
- Sep 4
Just how much did Jeff Knott, RSPB's Policy Director, know in advance about controversial Tweet?
The RSPB is in hot water. The Charity Commission is investigating whether recent social media activity calling politicians LIARS! amounts...
- Aug 31
Wildfire risk due to burning ban is being ignored, warn scientists
Scientists have warned that the benefits of controlled burning are being ignored, with an ‘undue’ focus on grouse shooting being...
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