£1 Million government funding to explore re-establishment of Golden Eagles in England The UK Government has announced funding of £1 Million to explore the feasibility of re-establishing Golden Eagles in England. Golden Eagle (photo by Pete Walkden) Here is the Government’s pre…

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Hi Dave
This is the article about Golden Eagle reintroduction

2 Swallows through Margrove Ponds this morning
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Male Ring Ouzel at Kildale near dead tree (NZ609083) also a few Wheatear
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Another Hen Harrier suspected illegally killed on a grouse moor, her satellite tag had been ‘removed’ Over the last few weeks I’ve blogged about a number of illegally-killed Hen Harriers whose deaths have been barely publicised by the authorities, but instead have been quietly entered onto a …

Another Hen Harrier suspected illegally killed on a grouse moor, her satellite tag had been 'removed'.

Details and commentary ⬇️⬇️

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Risks of releasing millions of gamebirds during Bird Flu epidemic discussed on Radio 4 Farming Today BBC Radio 4’s Farming Today programme (aired yesterday, 14 August 2025) included an extended feature on the current row about the release of gamebirds (Pheasants & Red-legged Partridges) …

BASC argues gamebird release restrictions should be lifted because "biosecurity is taken seriously".

Erm, biosecurity measures didn't stop outbreaks of #AvianFlu at a gamebird breeding farm in Yorkshire in March or on a Pheasant shoot on Exmoor in July...

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The Mill Inn at Harwood Dale has reopened. You can now enjoy refreshments while getting your Turtle Dove fix!
#Scarborough
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How can the National Gamekeepers Organisation be seen as a credible partner on the Hen Harrier Taskforce after it published this nonsense? The police-led Hen Harrier Taskforce was launched in 2024 to tackle the ongoing illegal persecution of Hen Harriers on UK grouse moors. The Taskforce was set up specifically in response to the &#82…

With so-called 'partners' like this, the Hen Harrier Taskforce might as well pack up now before it becomes a laughing stock.

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Defra’s announcement on forthcoming lead ammunition ban leads to extraordinary gaslighting exercise by game-shooting organisations Two weeks ago Defra made it’s long-awaited announcement that a ban on the sale and use of toxic lead ammunition (with limited exceptions) would be coming in to force across England, Wales and…

UK shooting orgs are frantically trying to look as though the forthcoming ban on the use of toxic lead ammunition was their idea all along...

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Press release from Defra: Toxic lead ammunition banned to protect Britain’s countryside Press release from Defra (10 July 2025): TOXIC LEAD AMMUNITION BANNED TO PROTECT BRITAIN’S COUNTRYSIDE New ban on use of lead in ammunition to protect iconic wildlife and clean up the nation’…

Finally! This is an historic win for all those who have spent decades trying to get the govt to act.

Non-compliance is expected to be high so effective monitoring & robust enforcement must follow.

Defra press release + commentary from me ⬇️

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DEFRA withdraws licence for release of gamebirds on Special Protection Areas due to high risk of avian flu – BASC starts legal challenge In 2020, Wild Justice won a significant legal challenge against Defra, forcing it to introduce a licensing scheme for the release of gamebirds (Pheasants & Red-legged Partridges) on or near Nat…

March 2025: Defra withdraws GL45 amid concerns of Avian Flu.

June 2025: BASC starts legal proceedings against this decision

June 2025: Avian Flu outbreaks start popping up across the UK, including at commercial gamebird rearing facility.

Defra 1 - BASC 0.

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Anyone remember where I parked my locally sourced organic Land Rover ?

The Tragic Comedy of Grouse Shooting Lies: presented to you by your elected representatives , at the
@wildjustice.bsky.social driven grouse shooting debate earlier this week – enjoy .

We are planning to take the TBC trip for the Nightjars on Monday 30th June
Meet at Fountain Street East car park DIFFERENT FROM LASTYEARS Meet at 8.15.
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The car park is off Rectory lane Guisborough and is free after 6pm
A short walk is required to reach the best viewing area
More info contact Bert Mitchell on 07870 451648

Well done 👏

TBC are planning a trip to the Nightjars in Guisborough Forest in the next few weeks. Car sharing. Details and dates nearer the time. Weather dependent.
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At least 4 Nightjars (3 Male 1 Female) in Guisborough Forest tonight (11th)
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15 Whooper's on Lockwood 12.04
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Whooper's still in field near Liverton
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Pathetic Government response to Ban Driven Grouse Shooting petition DEFRA has responded on behalf of the Westminster Government to the latest petition calling for a ban on driving shooting. Here is DEFRA’s pathetic statement in full: 16th January 2025 The Gov…

Pathetically inadequate response from DEFRA / UK Westminster Govt to our petition to ban driven grouse shooting. Ignores all the evidence & will embolden The Untouchables.

Our campaign will now intensify over coming weeks...

#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime

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5 whooper swans in field approx 0.5 miles south of Liverton village, to the East of road just before the trees start
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Hello John
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Yes your right Mark. It's me

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Hi Mark Welcome to Bluesky

JohnM