I usually stick to one blog each day but this story is just so striking and so horrific that it demands publicity. Here is the link to the RSPB press release. You may have to read the release a few times before you can quite believe it.
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Children’s Eyes on Earth
You have a few days to vote in this international photographic competition for children and young people up to the age of 17. Voting closes at midnight on 25 September but why not vote now, otherwise you’ll forget won’t you? There are 50 photographs from around the world and some of them are stunning –…
Ralph Underhill cartoon
I’m pleased to announce that each Saturday the Standing up for Nature blog will now feature the work of talented cartoonist Ralph Underhill. Feel free to comment and to suggest future subjects for Ralph’s pen.
Wednesday
Do have a look at the comments on the online poll on the best future name for the RSPB. Voting will close later this week so don’t delay to have your say. And even if you have voted – do have a look at the comments. I’m waiting for the next round of reviews for…
Woodcock
It’s not just the BTO who are doing exciting things with tagged birds. The GWCT are tracking woodcock which were wintering in the UK. Now I would have thought that these birds would come from Scandinavia , eastern Europe and the near parts of Russia – and on the whole I’d be right. But look…