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Rewilding

Isle of Wight Sea Eagles

BY ALENA WILDE Many parts of southern England are capable of supporting, breeding and wintering White-tailed Eagles, but the Isle of Wight was considered the most suitable location for their reintroduction. It is the last known breeding site of the species in southern England, located close to highly suitable foraging areas in the Solent and surrounding estuaries, with numerous potential nesting sites in woods and … Continue reading Isle of Wight Sea Eagles

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Farming

Corvid Lamb Persecution Now Out of Control

BY EILEEN STUART Warning: Graphic images Following an appeal by the high-profile farmer Gareth Wyn Jones, sheep farmers across Britain have amassed hundreds of images and reports of bird attacks on lambs during this year’s lambing season. Pest birds, such as carrion crows, magpies and jackdaws, are spreading in their millions and face only one enemy: farmers with their shotguns. The problem is, farmers with … Continue reading Corvid Lamb Persecution Now Out of Control

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