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200th chick for pioneering Rutland Osprey Project

In July, the ground breaking Rutland Osprey Project celebrated a key milestone by releasing its 200th fledgling into the English skies. The Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust began the initiative 25 years ago in a bid to reintroduce this magnificent bird of prey to England and Wales, where they had been extinct for more than 150 years.

First golden eagle in four decades for Highlands estate

A pair of golden eagles have successfully reared a chick at a rewilding estate in the Scottish Highlands for the first time in 40 years. Regarded by many as Scotland’s national bird, golden eagles had regularly been seen over the 10,000-acre Dundreggan Estate, near Loch Ness. But until now, there had been no sign of … Read more

Connect with nature for a boost to wellbeing

Spending time in nature and green spaces can relieve stress and anxiety with people reporting to feel much happier and healthier following an activity outdoors. In response to the recent coronavirus outbreak, and for those staying at home, The Wildlife Trusts has issued some simple tips and ideas to keep active while looking after yourself … Read more

Bird of prey attraction welcomes rare vulture chick

A rare white-headed vulture chick has hatched at the Hawk Conservancy Trust near Andover in Hampshire offering hope for the critically endangered species. The new arrival may not look cute but the Trust says visitors to the bird of prey attraction can’t help but feel moved by the sight of father Angus and mother Satara … Read more

Native wildlife zone opens at Buckinghamshire eco farm

Green Dragon Eco Farm in Buckinghamshire opened a new Wildlife Conservation Zone this week which will enable visitors to view a number of British and European species close up. The aim of the new wildlife zone is to support and protect native species whose numbers are threatened in the wild while educating visitors on the … Read more

London Zoo raise awareness for vultures this weekend

ZSL London Zoo will be raising awareness for bird of prey the vulture this weekend with a series of dedicated events. Vulture Awareness Weekend takes place at the zoo on Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 September. Visitors are invited to come along and learn more about these amazing animals and ZSL’s conservation work with vultures … Read more

Fish eagle pair debut at Warwick Castle

Visitors to Warwick Castle will soon be able to see eight-month old fish eagle chicks, born last year at a breeding centre in Scotland, as they star in the Flight of the Eagles Show at the castle’s Birds of Prey Arena. Named Albert and Victoria, after Prince Albert and Queen Victoria who visited Warwick Castle … Read more

Fish eagle pair debut at Warwick Castle

Visitors to Warwick Castle will soon be able to see eight-month old fish eagle chicks, born last year at a breeding centre in Scotland, as they star in the Flight of the Eagles Show at the castle’s Birds of Prey Arena. Named Albert and Victoria, after Prince Albert and Queen Victoria who visited Warwick Castle … Read more

Fish eagle pair debut at Warwick Castle

Visitors to Warwick Castle will soon be able to see eight-month old fish eagle chicks, born last year at a breeding centre in Scotland, as they star in the Flight of the Eagles Show at the castle’s Birds of Prey Arena. Named Albert and Victoria, after Prince Albert and Queen Victoria who visited Warwick Castle … Read more

Fish eagle pair debut at Warwick Castle

Visitors to Warwick Castle will soon be able to see eight-month old fish eagle chicks, born last year at a breeding centre in Scotland, as they star in the Flight of the Eagles Show at the castle’s Birds of Prey Arena. Named Albert and Victoria, after Prince Albert and Queen Victoria who visited Warwick Castle … Read more