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At-risk birds are flocking back again
Britain's bird species have bounced back from a fall in numbers recorded in 2003, a survey revealed yesterday.
Nature notes
Gannets are passing along the coasts of Britain, far out to sea though often visible to the naked eye.
Wildlife watch
Readers who visit the Tetney Marshes area near Grimsby might have a good chance of seeing an osprey. One has been lingering there for at least two days, together with a greyshank and whimbrel.
Dorothy snaps albino sparrow in her garden
A keen Carlisle birdwatcher has discovered another albino sparrow nesting near her street.
Badgers
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Farmers suggest total cull of badgers to eradicate bovine TB
A general cull of badgers irrespective of whether they or cattle have been found locally to have tuberculosis will be put to ministers today.
Ratty returns!
The elusive water vole, made famous as Ratty in Kenneth Grahame’s ‘Wind in the Willows’, could be making a comeback in Devon.
Healthy hogs drive
People are being urged to help hedgehogs survive the growing number of perils which the prickly creatures face to stop them dying out in Derbyshire.
Red frog discovery sparks confusion…
A red frog found in a Lake District garden, is puzzling experts as to the cause of its colour.
"We set mammal traps and moth traps, and caught shrews, bank voles and impressive-looking moths"
It was worth it just for the wildlife at Skomer Island.
Beetle alert on potatoes
A Colorado beetle is believed to have been spotted in Notts, raising fears for the county's potatoes and crops.

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Marine
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St Andrews boffins to lead major whale study
Ships and aircraft will take to European waters later this month as part of the largest ever international survey of whales, dolphins and porpoises
Whales and dolphins show will make waves
An exhibition offering an escape into the oceanic world of whales and dolphins was opened at Spey Bay on Saturday by one of television's most popular wildlife presenters.
Surfers search for wave that went missing
A famous European surfing beach has mysteriously lost its waves, to the consternation of locals and dismay of surfers, who fear that a "wonder of the world" has vanished forever.
Carbon emissions threaten sea life
Excessive carbon in the atmosphere is already causing irreparable environmental damage to the Earth's oceans and drastic cuts in emissions are necessary to prevent further devastation, a panel of leading scientists has warned.
Plants
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How an African scientist is helping to protect endangered species
Moctar Sacande, 43, is fighting for the survival of the plants and trees that are essential for the daily needs of millions living in sub-Saharan Africa.
Trees can protect climate, say experts
A 15-year strategy championing the use of trees to tackle climate change and poor health was launched yesterday.
Climate
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No G8 favours for Blair on climate deal, declares Bush
President George W Bush appeared to rule out any legally-binding treaty to cut global warming last night, crushing Tony Blair's dream of a groundbreaking deal on climate change.
Alcohol fuels not so green
Ethanol's reputation as an environmentally friendly fuel is overblown, say researchers who claim that large-scale farming of sugar cane or corn for alcohol is damaging the planet.
Light bulb's power could drive car around the world
An eco-car that can travel the world using a fraction of the electricity it takes to power a light bulb, is being unveiled by its British creators today.
New directive to cut greenhouse gases from inefficient products
An ambitious and powerful new Directive to cut greenhouse gas emissions from inefficient household appliances and other equipment is to be signed by the EU this week.
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National/Europe
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Hell or high water
When the heavens opened over London last week, there was one man standing in the downpour on the House of Commons terrace uttering hallelujahs to his sodden colleagues.

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England
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New city the size of Leeds planned by Livingstone in east London
Ken Livingstone has put himself on a collision course with the Deputy Prime Minister, John Prescott, by planning to build a "city" the size of Leeds in the east of London.
Habitat for birds of prey protected
A new initiative aimed at protecting birds of prey has been launched at the Sculthorpe Moor Community Nature Reserve.
Rare birds captured on camera
The Humber is becoming a key stronghold for one of the UK's rarest birds according to experts, who captured extremely rare footage of a pair nesting on camera.
Have your say on North Devon rivers
The Environment Agency is inviting members of the public to comment on a new strategy to manage water abstraction on rivers and streams in North Devon including parts of the Dartmoor and Exmoor national parks.
Scheme will help protect wildlife
Medieval ponds and a Victorian orchard on the site of the Bradenstoke Abbey ruins near Lyneham, Wiltshire, are to be restored.
If you go down to the woods...
Whinlatter Forest Park – which bills itself as the only mountain forest park in England – attracts thousands of tourists and day trippers a year.
Signing on for wildlife learning
Protecting borough wildlife will be the aim at a free hedgerow survey training day at Saltwells Nature Reserve on Saturday July 9.
Wind turbines on city tower block
An urban wind farm is being built on top of a 13-storey building in Manchester city centre.
Consultation on wind farm plans
A planning application for a wind farm in Somerset is to go out to public consultation.
Ireland
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RSPB welcomes new plan protection
New policies aimed at better protecting wildlife and the environment on Northern Ireland's scenic north coast have been welcomed by the RSPB.
Site for protection
The Government has declared a site outside Bellaghy as of special and scientific interest because of varied wildlife there.
Forest will be open to the public
Ballypatrick Forest will be open to the public this summer, the Forest Service has confirmed.
Ocean voyeurs have a whale of a time
Throughout the month of July seven ships and three aircraft will be deployed off the western coast of Europe mapping the distribution and the abundance of whales, dolphins and porpoises.
Further protests over Corrib gas pipeline
Further demonstrations took place in Galway and Mayo today to demand the release of the five men who have been jailed for their opposition to a gas pipeline in Co Mayo.
'Deep unrest' unless Shell gas platform goes offshore
A defiant message was delivered to Shell E&P Ireland (SEPIL) at a rally in Castlebar, Co Mayo attended by up to 1,500 people yesterday, that there would be serious unrest and protests if the firm did not locate a controversial gas processing terminal at sea.
Scotland
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Call to review closed system on funicular
Pressure is mounting for the controversial closed system at the top of the £19 million Cairngorm Funicular Railway to be reviewed.
Extension of oyster farm site is challenged
A plan to increase the size of an Argyll oyster farm by 300 trestles has attracted 18 letters of objection.
Residents in fear of quarry's 'potential'
The community of Ardross near Alness is becoming increasingly concerned that a superquarry is to be developed on its doorstep.
Wales
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Preserving the heathland heritage of Llyn
A major conservation project aims to preserve the characteristic patchwork carpet of Llyn’s heathland and allow improved access to the local landscape.
Mint pollution kills 6,000 fish
The Royal Mint has been issued an enforcement notice after 6,000 fish were killed from pollution which was discharged from the plant.
Pledge over wind farm plans fight
Anti-wind farm protesters have pledged to fight plans to cover a mountain near Ammanford with giant turbines "all the way".
Global
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Rare snow leopards located in Tianshan Mountains
By tracing footprints, observing particular signs and faeces and following scent for two months in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, a wildlife research team has finally learnt the approximate location of the endangered snow leopard, the China Daily reported on Monday.
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Daily wildlife and environment news from the British Isles