Archive for surfbirds newsfeeds
On-line broadcasting from the Siberian White Crane hatchery at Oksk
The idea of the on-line broadcasting has been matured for many months. Watch the cranes here: http://www.aif.ru/sterkh-eng/ Continue reading
Sharp-eyed Rum residents help catch rare bird egg thief
Sharp-eyed residents on a Scottish island National Nature Reserve (NNR) helped catch one of Britain’s most notorious egg thieves. Continue reading
BirdWatch Ireland welcomes the return of nesting White-tailed Eagles
Nesting White-tailed Eagles have been confirmed on a small island on Lough Derg, near Mountshannon in County Clare, which marks the first documented evidence of breeding since the species became extinct from Ireland over 100 years ago. Continue reading
Capercaillie death could have been avoided
A capercaillie which became an unwitting star due to its unusual behaviour has been found dead on a popular Highland estate. Continue reading
Earth Hour 2012 to reach from space to Swaziland
As our planet faces critical challenges and our journey towards sustainability slows, Earth Hour is going from space to Swaziland to spread the message that we desperately need to take action for the environment. Continue reading
Tell USDA to STOP Killing Birds
USDA has just admitted to murdering some of the masses of birds found lying dead in several US locations. But official documents show USDA killed many more. Continue reading
Bird photo contest to award $10,000 to winner
Lynx Edicions, publisher of the Handbook of the Birds of the World (HBW) and the Internet Bird Collection (IBC) has announced the launch of the First Edition of the HBW World Bird Photo Contest with valuable prizes for the winners, including a first prize of US$10,000.
Bumper year for grey seals pups on Blakeney Point
Another record breaking breeding season for one of the Norfolk coast’s star attractions.
Weasel words are not enough to defend Europe’s neglected carnivores
More than half of Europe’s eleven smaller carnivorous mammals – known as mustelids – are facing an uncertain future.
Concern over Red Kites found dead in suspicious circumstances: poisoning suspected
BirdWatch Ireland, Ireland’s largest wildlife conservation charity, is deeply concerned about the deaths of yet more rare Irish birds of prey. Over the last two weeks, three Red Kites have been found dead in north County Dublin, all under suspicious circumstances, prompting fears that they may have been poisoned. The National Parks and Wildlife Service has submitted the carcasses for a full post mortem at the State Veterinary Laboratories at Celbridge to determine the cause of death and to ascertain if poisons were indeed responsible. This occurs just weeks after a Red Kite was confirmed as poisoned by a banned substance near Woodenbridge in Wicklow in early November.
