H a b i t a t - Daily wildlife and environment news from the British Isles


Birds
Resources
British Trust for Ornithology Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Birds Directive BirdGuides Bird News JNCC - Birds Natura 2000 Birds by Species Breeding Birds in the Wider Countryside Black Grouse UK Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust BirdLife International Fat Birder

Rare bird eggs theft investigated

The theft of up to 36 rare bird eggs from an Essex country park is being investigated by police.

BBC

Nature notes

To the frustration of British birdwatchers, two very rare birds were seen off Aberdeen last week — but both were more than 100 miles out to sea.

Times Online

Sea birds sunbathe on the Severn

A group of sea birds rarely seen inland have found themselves a new perch after making their way to Shrewsbury.

Shropshire Star

Park crows found dead

Wildlife police suspect a murder of crows found dead and dying in parks was poisoned.

icSouthLondon

Fledglings are best left alone

The RSPCA is appealing to the public to avoid handling baby birds and other young wild animals unnecessarily.

this is southwales

Birthday treat

A popular visitor attraction is turning back the clock to celebrate 30 years of entertaining wildlife fans.

icNewcastle


Animals
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Mammal Society Mammals Trust UK The Deer Commission for Scotland Scottish Big Cat Trust International Otter Survival Fund Bat Conservation Trust National Federation of Badger Groups Froglife Herpetological Groups of Britain & Ireland Butterfly Conservation Butterflies of Ireland Spiders of NW-Europe British Dragonfly Society Buglife

Spotlight on Scotland's threatened butterflies

Scotland’s most threatened butterflies and moths will come under the spotlight this year as part of work funded by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).

Scottish Natural Heritage
Scotsman.com

Squirrels blamed for fall in birds

The decline in numbers of woodland birds reported by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and the British Trust for Ornithology is down to Grey Squirrels, according to the European Squirrel Initiative.

FWi

Wildlife experts call for hares to be counted

His pair of long ears popping up out of the grass was once a common sight, but now wildlife campaigners want to find out if the brown hare is still winning the survival race in Wales.

icWales

Trust's goal is to help voles

A booklet has been issued in a bid to help secure the future of an animal made popular by the famous children's book, The Wind in the Willows.

this is derbyshire

On the wing

One of my favourite garden visitors at this time of year is the orangetip butterfly.

The Guardian

The harlequin ladybird is the most invasive ladybird on Earth.
Now it's in Britain.
Help monitor its spread here


Marine
Resources
British Marine Life Study Society JNCC Fisheries Marine Conservation Society Marine Life Information Network for Britain and Ireland Shark Trust The European Register of Marine Species The UK Coastal Zone

Oil tanker transfers scheme sparks Forth crisis summit

A crisis summit has been called by councillors after fears were raised of a major oil spill in the Firth of Forth.

Scotsman.com

Dolphins 'maimed by pleasure boats'

Dolphins, porpoises and whales are at risk from nautical joyriders in the holiday waters of west Wales, claims a pleasure boat owner, who has photo-graphed an injured young dolphin.

icNorthWales

Bitter fight looms just off the beaches

A new marine bill means fishermen, anglers, ecologists, dredgers and wind farms are all vying for more of the spoils just off the British coast

The Guardian

Northern right whales fight for survival

Every spring, the critically endangered northern right whale migrates north along the Atlantic coast.

NPR

Whale jamborees bemuse Australians

At first there were about a dozen. Then, the numbers of sperm whales congregating at a point on Australia's south coast midway between Sydney and Melbourne grew to over 100.

IOL

Your ocean needs you!
Show your support for the marine bill campaign by signing The Wildlife Trusts’ marine petition online by clicking here.


Plants
Resources
The British Lichen Society The Woodland Trust Botanical Society of the British Isles Plantlife Flora locale Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh Royal Botanic Gardens Kew Heritage Trees of Scotland The Postcode Plants Database Forestry Commission

New woodland to celebrate Nelson

Oak trees are being planted on the edge of Bath for a new woodland in honour of Lord Nelson. This year is the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, where the naval hero who once lived in Bath met his death.

this is Bath

Beware of killer lilies

Gardening season is here and it can prove dangerous for pet owners.

icAyrshire

Plants as medicines

Rosy Periwinkle Chemical extracts enable four out of five children with leukaemia to recover.

icWales


National
Resources
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group Natural Environment Research Council Minerals and Nature Conservation Forum The Wildlife Trusts Wildlife and Countryside Link British Naturalists' Association EnvironmentJobs

Toxic shock

You may lead a healthy life, but your body could be contaminated with chemicals

Independent

EU demands all research data on Monsanto GM maize

The European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) has demanded from Monsanto all the data the company has gathered on a GM maize product considered to be a risk to health.

Interactive Investor

Health fears over GM food

Rats fed on a diet rich in GM maize have developed abnormalities to internal organs and changes to their blood, according to the Independent on Sunday.

FWi

Government housing announcement heralds future greenfield battles

'We fear that the Government's anticipated announcement on housing this week will unnecessarily threaten greenfields and undermine the hard-won progress made in recent years to regenerate our urban areas.'

CPRE

It's time to rake for progress

Even a tiny bit of garden can be transformed into a wildlife haven.

Independent

Naturenet
Countryside management and nature conservation
- here


England
Resources
English Nature Countryside Agency Environment Agency Campaign for the Protection of Rural England

Lights may weigh heavy on wildlife

Wildlife surrounding the Humber Bridge could suffer if a lighting scheme is made permanent, according to the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust.

this is Grimsby

Reclaimed pond gives park new life

The £9 million transformation of a former claypit and brickworks into one of the most attractive business parks in Staffordshire has reached a major milestone with the handover of more than 60 acres of reclaimed green space to the Land Restoration Trust.

icBirmingham

Survey around landfill

All water sites within 10 miles of a North landfill are to be surveyed.

icNewcastle

Farmers urged to go green

Farmers in the Bristol area have been taking part in an international day to encourage environmentally-friendly methods.

this is bristol

Evidence of tench rhabdovirus detected in seven English rivers

The Environment Agency has detected antibodies to tench rhabdovirus in fish in seven rivers in England, indicating that the fish have been exposed to tench rhabdovirus during their lifetimes.

Environment Agency

Nature lesson on the boardwalk

Schoolchildren experienced the wonders of nature in one of Newport's finest open spaces.

this is Gwent

Police on wildlife beat

Northumbria Police has appointed eight new officers to deal with animal crime.

icNewcastle

Nature events planned

A series of nature events are being organised in Slaithwaite by the River Colne Project.

icHuddersfield


Ireland
Resources
Environment & Heritage Service (Northern Ireland) Northern Ireland Biodiversity Group National Parks and Wildlife Service Ireland's Environment All-Ireland review of introduced species

Sligo farmers urged to protect declining corncrake population

Farmers in county Sligo are urged again this year to take part in a corncrake protection scheme that will protect a bird that is no longer as common as it used to be.

The Papers Today

Tap water protesters claim Roche a 'Judas'

Environment Minister Dick Roche was jostled and heckled by anti-dump protesters yesterday as Wicklow residents worried about tap water contamination took to the streets.

The Papers Today

Environmental Heroes

DOE Environment & Heritage Service is supporting events across Northern Ireland next week to celebrate many hundreds of environmental volunteers.

Environment and Heritage Service


Scotland
Resources
Scottish Natural Heritage Scottish Environment Protection Agency Scottish Biodiversity Group Scotland's National Nature Reserves John Muir Trust Scottish Environment News Scottish Wildlife Trust Red Squirrels In South Scotland

Finnie furious about threat to green grants

Ross Finnie has come out swinging, saying civil service ineptitude jeopardises farmers' commitment to green projects – and his own credibility.

The Herald

National Nature Reserve Expands

Invited guests today (24 May 2005) gathered to celebrate Scotland’s latest National Nature Reserve (NNR) declaration at The National Trust for Scotland’s (NTS) Ben Lawers Mountain Visitor Centre.

Scottish Natural Heritage


Wales
Resources
Welsh Assembly Countryside Council for Wales Wales Biodiversity Partnership Campaign for the Protection of Rural Wales Environment Agency (Wales)

Great oaks from little acorns grow

Remnants of a lush forest which covered the heart of Wales after the last Ice Age 14,000 years ago are being given a chance to thrive once again.

icWales

Bird centre beefs-up organic menu

RSPB Lake Vyrnwy in Powys is now selling organic Welsh Black beef to birdwatching visitors.

icWales


Energy
Resources
DTI Renewable Energy British Wind Energy Association Greenpeace - Renewable Energies Irish Wind Energy Association Yes2Wind Country Guardian Impact of Wind Turbines on Birds Wind-Farm.org Windfarm News

Massive wind farm 'may harm eagles'

Scottish Natural Heritage has objected to plans to build a large wind farm on Lewis because of fears it could harm two species of eagle.

Scotsman.com

Prince Charles backs offshore windfarm campaign

Prince Charles has backed protests over a proposed windfarm. Plans for 230 turbines nine miles off Penrhyn Bay, near Llandudno, were met with anger by campaigners.

icNorthWales

Farmers stop turbine firm's plans

Fifteen Swansea farmers have prevented Npower from erecting a security cabin on mountains overlooking the city.

this is southwales

Big bills for landowners

Concern has been expressed that the cost of eventually removing wind turbines, their bases, roads and ancillary buildings, and making good the land will fall on the public purse.

this is southwales

Dr Bellamy is a hero

Dr David Bellamy is being harangued for speaking out against those who would have us believe that the world will end because of global warning.

this is southwales

Greens split asunder

Plans for wind turbines in the UK have split environmentalists.

this is southwales

Wind farm firm opens PR display

The company behind highly contentious plans for a 34-turbine wind farm on mountains north of Swansea launched a three-day charm offensive yesterday.

this is southwales

Morrison tilts at £40m contract

The answer is most definitely blowing in the wind for a Midland firm - to the breezy tune of £40 million.

icBirmingham

Buyout saves wave power company

Scotland's first wave power company has been saved from going under after being bought out by a German firm.

BBC

Funding boost for solar power

More than a million pounds has been awarded to a range of solar energy projects across the UK.

Number 10


Climate
Resources
Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research Hadley Centre for Climate Prediction and Research Southampton Oceanography Centre Centre for Ecology and Hydrology Natural Environment Research Council UK Climate Impacts Programme Impacts of Climate Change on Wildlife ENN Special Reports: Climate Change Global Warming: Early warning signs

Climate-change fears prompt CIS rebellion at Exxon

A major British institutional investor will tomorrow oppose the re-election of Lee Raymond as chief executive of ExxonMobil on "ethical grounds" at its annual meeting.

The Guardian

New CO2 limits set for Scotland

New greenhouse gas emission limits have been set for Scotland's largest emitters by the Scottish Executive.

BBC
Scottish Executive

Arctic leaders urge further action on climate change

Our economies, our societies, and in some cases even our cultures are threatened by the effects of climate change.

EEA

Help produce a forecast of the climate in the 21st century, using your computer -
here


Global
Resources
IUCN - World Conservation Union Convention on Biological Diversity WWF - The global environment network World Land Trust

Protecting Europe's most endangered seal

WWF is leading the way in Saimaa seal protection, one of the world's most endangered seal species.

WWF Newsroom

SOS call for ancient blue iguana

Cayman Island scientists are calling for assistance to pull a unique species of blue iguana back from the brink.

BBC

Bush says new EPA chief will put science at heart of environmental policy

President Bush, in a rare visit to the Environmental Protection Agency, pledged Monday that science would be at the heart of the nation's air, water and land policies.

Environmental News Network

The World Land Trust is a conservation charity that has helped purchase and protect over 300,000 acres of rainforest and other threatened wildlife habitats worldwide. You can help us save even more - here

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