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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


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 6, 2023


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...
Sep 4, 2023


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...
Aug 31, 2023


RSPB in disarray after board members lambast the charity
The RSPB is in disarray after one of its own board members – scientist Dr. Ben Caldecott – accused the RSPB of being "simply not...
Aug 31, 2023


Packham could face 'up to six months in prison' if charged with disturbing protected goshawk chicks
Footage of Chris Packham sniffing a goshawk chick whilst filming for the BBC is at the centre of a police probe amid claims the...
Aug 27, 2023


RSPB greenwashing more water companies as SevernTrent partnership details emerge
Lake Vyrnwy once boasted an abundance of wildlife and was widely considered the jewel of the Welsh Uplands. Described 30 years ago as a...
Aug 23, 2023
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