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Stuff that’s happened: Government’s/Boris’s 10-point plan: Official GOVUK, New York Times, Guardian, Independent, BBC. Some of this isn’t new, some of it isn’t great, but some of it is pretty good. Is it enough? I’m struck by the fact that journalists can’t get past the large amount of money involved (to be spent over a…

In this occasional series of links to other interesting blog posts, here are some that have caught my eye recently. . All these from Raptor Persecution UK: Raptor Persecution UK – Scottish National Party blocks declaration of ‘nature emergency’ Raptor Persecution UK – Werritty review – one year on & still waiting for Scottish Government response…

This very simple, single-question survey on rewilding and National Parks has amassed over 400 responses so far. I might close it when it gets to 500 responses, or at the end of the weekend, or some other time. So it might close some time soon… Create your own user feedback survey

Yesterday DEFRA announced that avian influenza H5N8 (pathogenicity to be confirmed) has been confirmed in captive birds at non-poultry premises near Stroud in Gloucestershire. I think we can be fairly sure that this is Slimbridge WWT. And the cases in wild birds (which mostly appear, given the vague way in which DEFRAA reports these cases)…

Dave Clark is an ornithologist with an MSc in Ornithology from the University of Birmingham and environmental campaigner with a particular interest in the interactions between birds and humans. Dave is keen to spread the word about the importance of urban areas for wildlife and improving our engagement with nature. Dave’s previous two guest blogs here…