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Chris Packham sacked by bird of prey charity after dividing members
The founder of Raptor Rescue charity stated the BBC star had become 'too political' and he has been removed from his possition after...
Dec 11, 2023


How can the RSPB still stand by United Utilities after latest pollution claims from BBC's Panorama?
A BBC Panorama investigation, broadcast on Monday, obtained 200 reports about pollution incidents at United Utilities' sewage works in...
Dec 6, 2023


Latest hen harrier numbers show 'complete turnaround' in population as one bird fathers 21 chicks
The latest figures for hen harriers show a 'complete turnaround' in the English population with 141 chicks fledging this year and 485...
Dec 5, 2023


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...
Nov 28, 2023


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 23, 2023


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 13, 2023


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...
Nov 1, 2023


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 25, 2023


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 18, 2023


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 16, 2023


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 12, 2023


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 11, 2023


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 10, 2023


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 9, 2023


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...
Oct 2, 2023


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 27, 2023


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 21, 2023


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 18, 2023


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, 2023


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 13, 2023
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