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30 endangered water voles released to Surrey nature reserve in restoration effort

Surrey Wildlife Trust has released 30 endangered water voles to a nature reserve near Elstead as part of a coordinated effort to restore the species to the River Wey after two decades of local extinction.

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Free diver films massive lion's mane jellyfish off Welsh coast

A 21-year-old free diver captured rare footage of a giant lion's mane jellyfish measuring 10-15 metres off the Welsh coast. The sighting marks an unusual occurrence in Wales, where the species is more commonly found in Scottish waters.

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Restored Cheshire wetland now home to nearly two-thirds of UK's rare black-necked grebes

A restored wetland near Warrington now hosts nearly two-thirds of the UK's breeding black-necked grebes, with a record 35 pairs recorded in 2025. The site was transformed from a dredging dumping ground into a network of freshwater pools and reedbeds.

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River Deben flows freely for first time in 25 years after major restoration

The River Deben in Suffolk is flowing more freely than it has for 25 years after a major restoration effort following April's weir collapse. Coordinated work by councils, landowners, and the Environment Agency has restored water flow to the channel, with further repairs and footpath restoration p...

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Conservationists Release 30 Turtle Doves to Combat UK Extinction Crisis

Conservationists released 30 turtle doves in Hampshire's South Downs National Park to combat the species' dramatic decline. The UK's fastest-declining bird has crashed 99% since the 1960s. A further 100 birds are planned for release next year.

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Norfolk's Strumpshaw Fen celebrates 50 years protecting rare wetland wildlife

Strumpshaw Fen, a 450-hectare Norfolk nature reserve, celebrates 50 years of conservation. The RSPB-managed site is home to rare species including cranes, bitterns and swallowtail butterflies, with wildlife readily accessible to visitors.

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Beaver pair filmed bonding on Exmoor as reintroduction thrives

Trail cameras have captured two beavers bonding on the Holnicote Estate in Somerset, offering encouraging signs for the reintroduction programme. The pair's pairing suggests they have found suitable habitat and food, potentially leading to family formation and population growth.

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Kinky the 'Miracle Eagle' Returns to Scottish Skies Three Years After Surviving Broken Wing

Kinky, a white-tailed sea eagle that survived a severe broken wing as a chick on Scotland's Isle of Mull in 2023, has been spotted again three years later. The bird vanished in autumn 2024 but reappeared in July 2025, confirming its remarkable survival against expert expectations.

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Cornish choughs hit record 161 nesting birds as species thrives

A record 161 choughs have nested in Cornwall this summer, emerging from 56 successful breeding pairs. The population has recovered dramatically since three birds arrived from Ireland in 2001, with the species now expanding beyond the Lizard Peninsula to locations including Tintagel Castle.

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New Forest wildfire destroys ancient trees and rare habitats across 1.6 sq km

A wildfire that swept through the New Forest on 9 August has destroyed over 1.6 sq km of ancient woodland, rare wetland plants and wildlife habitats. Forestry England says recovery will take decades, with restoration using heather cuttings to protect the soil.

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Rare White Park Cattle Settle Into Castle Howard's 30-Year Rewilding Project

A rare herd of White Park cattle has been released at Castle Howard's Bog Hall site in North Yorkshire, part of a 30-year rewilding scheme that will later include a beaver reintroduction.

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Giant's Causeway Cleared of 10,000 Coins Wedged in Basalt Columns Over Decades

The National Trust has removed roughly 10,000 coins weighing over 20kg from the Giant's Causeway's basalt columns, ending a years-long conservation effort to stop rust damage to the World Heritage Site.

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