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Ruth Tingay launches crowd funding site to raise £20,000 for Chris Packham's legal fees
Something very strange is going on with Chris Packham and his various legal cases. Despite reportedly being worth at least $4million BBC...
Mar 24, 2023


Wild Isles golden eagles scenes filmed on private sporting estate, but the RSPB won't tell you that
When it became known that the RSPB had financed David Attenborough's latest wildlife programme, Wild Isles, there was widespread...
Mar 23, 2023


Time to change your tune, BASC warns RSPB
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation is warning of “disastrous consequences” unless the RSPB reassesses its evidence...
Mar 22, 2023


The lessons to be learned from the trophy hunting bill debacle
On Friday, a proposed Bill to ban trophy hunting imports cleared the Commons. The Bill will now progress to the Lords and, if it passes...
Mar 20, 2023


The mystery of the 'extra' BBC Wild Isles episode and the RSPB's funding
What, then, is the ‘truth’ about the BBC’s latest David Attenborough series, Wild Isles, and the RSPB? We will probably never know, but...
Mar 13, 2023


The National Trust's burning problem
On August 12 last year a devastating wildfire took place on the National Trust’s Studland Bay reserve, close to Swanage, caused by a...
Mar 6, 2023


Vegan groups turn sights on RSPB for wildlife killings, as charity adopts 'diversionary tactics'
It has been reported that one of Britain’s biggest vegan events has become embroiled in a bitter row between animal rights’ extremists...
Feb 27, 2023


Photos suggest RSPB carrying out widespread heather cutting, despite criticising the practice.
A loyal reader has alerted us to recent aerial photos taken of Lake Vyrnwy Moor, part of the often-discussed Welsh reserve managed by the...
Feb 22, 2023


Wildfire season starts early as unmanaged moorland near Marsden goes up in flames
Source: Slaithwaite Fire Station It is still February and yet the West Yorkshire fire service have already been busy dealing with ...
Feb 16, 2023


British Ecological Society study shows RSPB as Primary Driver of Hen Harrier Conflict
The British Ecological Society has released an article titled ‘Hen harrier row could help in other conservation conflicts’ in which it...
Feb 15, 2023


Why won't the RSPB do what's needed to help breeding waders?
A recent announcement from the RSPB praised the work achieved at their nature reserve in Saltholme, near Stockton-on-Tees. The reserve...
Feb 6, 2023


The conflict between birds of prey and wind farms isn't abating
New research compiled and confirmed by NatureScot (previous Scottish Natural Heritage) has shown that wind turbines in Scotland are...
Jan 30, 2023


There is no one-size-fits all approach to heather management; but all tools must be available
A report released today by the University of York has declared that there is no ‘one size fits all’ heather management method for...
Jan 23, 2023


Wildfire damages cost €2 billion last year, says EU Commissioner
Wildfires can be catastrophic, particularly in the uplands. Just ask the National Trust, who have experienced multiple wildfires in...
Jan 12, 2023


Yorkshire Dales visitor satisfaction at all-time high, survey finds
Satisfaction levels among people visiting the grouse moors and villages of the Yorkshire Dales are at their highest since a survey began...
Jan 11, 2023


Conservation organisations pleading poverty whilst wasting 'millions' of public funds
Research suggests public opinion is increasingly believing the conservation industry is more interested in acquiring riches than in...
Jan 8, 2023


Soul searching from the RSPB as they conduct survey questioning their 'arrogance' following warning
Could the message finally be getting through to the RSPB that both the public and policymakers consider the organisation 'arrogant'? On...
Jan 2, 2023


BBC provides honest assessment of Grouse Shooting as part of Botham's Boxing Day Special
With the often Disneyland portrayal of the countryside reported in Springwatch and the vitriolic diatribe of abuse against rural life...
Dec 27, 2022


In-depth investigation into peat burning vindicates moorland managers
A six-month in-depth investigation by Defra into allegations of illegal moorland burning has found that moorland managers have not been...
Dec 20, 2022


The willingness of government to give money to RSPB on request is starting to raise questions
Regular readers may be growing tired of the RSPB's Lake Vyrnwy, but it is the only RSPB reserve where we have, by chance, an insight to...
Dec 19, 2022
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