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The British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) has named Professor Juliet Vickery as its new Chief Executive.Juliet, who is currently the RSPB’s Head of International Conservation Science, said that ‘to have been trusted with this position is an enormous privilege and a hugely exciting opportunity.’ Juliet will join BTO in November, working alongside the current Chief…

I’ve been away for a few days for a family wedding in Edinburgh. It was a slightly strange but very happy event with few guests (six of us) and where the wedding breakfast was held in the open air, by the Scottish Parliament looking up at Arthur’s Seat, drinking champagne and eating take-away pizza. But…

Further to an announcement in early June, Andy Clements is remaining on the Natural England Board for a further two years whereas Teresa Dent is not – see here. This must be seen as a good thing although the Scientific Advisory Board that Andy has chaired cleared the way for the highly contentious, and still…

National Trust sites prove successful breeding grounds for peregrine falcons 11 peregrine falcon chicks discovered at four sites cared for by the National Trust Lockdown pair at Corfe Castle successfully hatch three chicks, and the return of visitors hasn’t put them off Peaks partnership work results in most successful breeding season in High Peak since…

Big Butterfly Count – click here.