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This is an up-to-date atlas of the distribution of mammals in the UK, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands. All such books are fascinating. The book is well produced and looks attractive. It follows a well-worn path of such books: some information at the front about the scope, history, methods and those involved…

I was driving across a moor in County Durham in January and I spotted this female Black Grouse from the car. It is the first close photograph I have ever managed of a female Black Grouse. Some books call them Greyhens but they are brown rather than grey so that seems like quite a daft…

The Irish Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Josepha Madigan, has ordered the end of pigeon shooting throughout the Republic of Ireland between 31 May and 1 September. I don’t know why she has done this – it’s quite interesting. In fact I can’t find anything about this move on her Department website but…

Stay local and check for info before travelling this weekend, urge major nature groups With fair weather expected this weekend and restrictions in England relaxed, people will be keen to get outside and into nature. Major nature charities are urging the public to consider four things before travelling to beauty spots or nature sites. The…