| Executive licensed killing of 2500 protected birds |
| Licences to kill over 2500 protected birds have been
issued by Scottish ministers, despite doubts over whether they can
be scientifically justified. |
| Sunday
Herald |
| Bird rescue campaign takes flight |
| A legendary company of soldiers who fought in the English
Civil War has pledged to take up a battle to protect a species of
wild bird. |
| this
is Leicestershire |
| Town tormented by yob birds calls in the Seagull Terminator
|
| Silently, with an airgun over one shoulder, the hitman
climbed up a ladder towards the roof of the house. |
| Independent
Online |
| ...and the birds themselves are targeted |
| Seagulls in Burnham have been on the receiving end
of attacks themselves - from people shooting at them with airguns. |
| this
is Somerset |
| Not so glorious for grouse shooting |
| Shooting estates in the region are predicting a poor
grouse season this year as an infestation of worms threatens much
of the country's population. |
| this
is the North-east |
| Osprey chicks are relocated |
| Up to 10 osprey chicks are setting up home near a reservoir
as part of a wildlife project. |
| this
is Leicestershire |
| Falcon family moves to South Bank |
| A viewing point has been set up on London's South Bank
so people can watch the progress of a young family of rare peregrine
falcons. |
| BBC
|
| Baby kestrel makes a train journey |
| A baby kestrel is recovering at a Warwickshire wildlife
sanctuary following an amazing four-day trip across Europe on a freight
train. |
| icCoventry
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