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Steve Backshall Calls Orca Sighting Off Cornwall a Top British Wildlife Moment

Steve Backshall describes watching the UK's last two orcas, John Coe and Aquarius, off Cornwall as a deeply emotional and rare wildlife experience.

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Bass Rock Gannet Population Drops Nearly 30% Since Bird Flu Outbreak

The Bass Rock gannet colony has declined nearly 30% since the 2022 bird flu outbreak. Despite some stabilization, breeding success remains low, with ongoing research using drones and cameras to monitor recovery.

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Water and Wildlife Return to Restored Farmland Ponds in Hertfordshire-Essex

Two historic farmland ponds near Clavering have held water all summer for the first time in over a decade after restoration by Affinity Water, with wildlife including breeding smooth newts returning to the site.

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Arctic Ice Loss Drives Simultaneous Heatwaves in Europe and Eastern Asia

Research links Barents Sea ice loss to simultaneous summer heatwaves in Europe and eastern Asia, raising risks for crops, health, and ecosystems.

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Children's Car Seats and Rubber Ducks Among Items Found in Cardiff Bay Clean-Up

Volunteers from Cardiff Rivers Group collected 59 bags of litter including children's car seats and rubber ducks from Cardiff Bay during Spring Clean Cymru. Despite ongoing litter challenges, the group's efforts continue to make a positive environmental impact.

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Children Aged 8-14 Invited to Share Spring Nature Stories in

's Young Country Diary invites UK children aged 8-14 to submit 200-250 word articles about spring nature encounters by 4 May. Selected entries will be published and paid.

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Cairngorms National Park Bans Camp Fires and Barbecues to Prevent Wildfires

A new by-law bans camp fires and barbecues in the Cairngorms National Park until 30 September annually to reduce wildfire risks, with fines up to £500 for violations. The ban follows severe wildfire damage and extensive public consultation.

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Project to Restore Rare Milk Parsley and Swallowtail Butterfly in Yorkshire

A project to reintroduce rare milk parsley to East Yorkshire aims to support the return of the nationally scarce swallowtail butterfly, lost to the area for over a century due to habitat loss.

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Cyclone Narelle Devastates Wildlife Along Western Australia's Ningaloo Coastline

Cyclone Narelle caused extensive wildlife deaths along Western Australia's Ningaloo coast, devastating turtles, dolphins, seabirds, and coral reefs, highlighting urgent conservation needs.

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30,000 Trees Planted Early to Create Temperate Rainforest on Isle of Man

The Manx Wildlife Trust completed planting 30,000 native trees early at Creg y Cowin, aiming to restore temperate rainforest and plant 333,000 more across the Isle of Man.

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Stoat Removal Boosts Orkney Vole and Bird of Prey Populations

The Orkney Native Wildlife Project reports a rise in vole activity and breeding of rare birds of prey following stoat eradication efforts on the islands, highlighting the positive impact on native wildlife.

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When and How to View April's Full Pink Moon in the UK

April's full Pink Moon peaks at 03:12 BST on 2 April in the UK. Named after a North American flower, it influences Easter and Passover dates. Weather may affect visibility, with clearer skies expected in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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