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A Highland butterfly enthusiast is cycling and walking more than 800 km across northern Scotland in an ambitious attempt to see every resident butterfly species found in the region: bit.ly/4ut0Syx

Cyclist embarks on 800-km Highland butterfly quest

A 69-year-old butterfly enthusiast is travelling entirely by foot and bicycle as he attempts to record all 29 resident Highland butterfly species in a single summer.

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Threatened upland birds including Eurasian Curlew, European Golden Plover, Black Grouse and Common Snipe are already benefitting from a major peatland-restoration project at Y Migneint in Eryri National Park: bit.ly/4fDlOz5

Restored peatland boosts Wales's declining upland birds

A large-scale peatland-restoration project in Eryri National Park is already benefitting wildlife, with Eurasian Curlew, European Golden Plover, Black Grouse and Common Snipe recorded in restored...

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Pan-Species Listing: How to Become a Super-Naturalist review For anyone interested in biological recording – or simply keen to broaden their natural-history horizons – this is a brilliant title, says Ed Stubbs: bit.ly/4vPwteM
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A new European green big-day record has been set in Spain, with nearly 200 species recorded and 300 km cycled: bit.ly/4gljTPR

New European green big-day record set in Spain

A staggering 196 bird species were seen during a 24-hour period in which the participants cycled 300 km.

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A further 17 Western Capercaillies have been released into France's Vosges Mountains, despite previous setbacks to the scheme: bit.ly/3QHiuZu

Capercaillie releases continue in Vosges despite early setbacks

Seventeen Capercaillies have been released into France's Vosges Mountains as conservationists continue efforts to save one of Europe's most threatened populations.

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European Wildcat is showing signs of recovery in several parts of Europe, although the species remains highly vulnerable in many regions: bit.ly/440vjBc

European Wildcat recovery uneven across continent

European Wildcat is recovering in parts of its range, but conservationists warn that habitat fragmentation and hybridisation continue to threaten some populations.

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Scientists studying Beluga Whales in Alaska's Cook Inlet have uncovered new insights into the species' communication, unveiling findings that could aid future conservation efforts: bit.ly/4afRc3d

Scientists decode Beluga Whale calls in bid to aid endangered population

Researchers studying Alaska's endangered Cook Inlet Beluga population say deciphering the whales' vocalisations could help mitigate the impacts of increasing human noise.

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Review of the Week: 8-14 June 2026 The Western Reef Heron delighted crowds before departing, rare terns were found, the quail influx continued and there were hints of another hot seabird summer ahead. Ed Stubbs reports: bit.ly/4vSNsNp

Review of the Week: 8-14 June 2026

The Western Reef Heron delighted crowds before departing, rare terns were found, the quail influx continued and hints of another hot seabird summer were made. Ed Stubbs reports.

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An image of a brood of Sand Martins peering out from their nest has won Photo of the Week: bit.ly/4vQnt9b

Photo of the Week: 8-14 June 2026

An image of a brood of Sand Martins peering out from their nest wins this week.

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A Highland butterfly enthusiast is cycling and walking more than 800 km across northern Scotland in an ambitious attempt to see every resident butterfly species found in the region: bit.ly/4ut0Syx

Cyclist embarks on 800-km Highland butterfly quest

A 69-year-old butterfly enthusiast is travelling entirely by foot and bicycle as he attempts to record all 29 resident Highland butterfly species in a single summer.

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A conservation programme targeting one of Europe's rarest passerines has delivered encouraging early results, with numbers of singing male Dupont's Larks increasing dramatically on a plateau in central Spain: bit.ly/3Siof08

Conservation programme delivers positive results for Spain's Dupont's Larks

Dupont's Lark numbers have risen sharply at one site in Spain following habitat restoration and translocations, offering fresh hope for one of Europe's rarest breeding birds.

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A study of Shetland's unique Eurasian Wren population has uncovered new evidence showing how isolation on remote islands repeatedly drove the evolution of larger body size: bit.ly/4usZH1L

Study reveals repeated island gigantism in Shetland Wrens

A new study of Shetland Eurasian Wrens reveals how island isolation drove the evolution of larger body size, shedding light on rapid changes in bird populations.

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Poland's small and isolated population of Greater Spotted Eagle is facing growing pressure from habitat degradation and hybridisation with Lesser Spotted Eagle: bit.ly/4o5JGxv

Habitat loss and hybridisation threaten Poland's Greater Spotted Eagles

Poland's tiny Greater Spotted Eagle population is facing mounting pressures, with wetland degradation and increasing hybridisation with Lesser Spotted Eagle raising concerns.

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Threatened upland birds including Eurasian Curlew, European Golden Plover, Black Grouse and Common Snipe are already benefitting from a major peatland-restoration project at Y Migneint in Eryri National Park: bit.ly/4fDlOz5

Restored peatland boosts Wales's declining upland birds

A large-scale peatland-restoration project in Eryri National Park is already benefitting wildlife, with Eurasian Curlew, European Golden Plover, Black Grouse and Common Snipe recorded in restored...

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European Wildcat is showing signs of recovery in several parts of Europe, although the species remains highly vulnerable in many regions: bit.ly/440vjBc

European Wildcat recovery uneven across continent

European Wildcat is recovering in parts of its range, but conservationists warn that habitat fragmentation and hybridisation continue to threaten some populations.

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Peacock has been named Britain's Favourite Butterfly after topping a nationwide poll organised by Butterfly Conservation: bit.ly/3S0vJEZ

Peacock crowned Britain's Favourite Butterfly in nationwide poll

Peacock has been voted Britain's Favourite Butterfly in a nationwide poll organised by Butterfly Conservation, ahead of this summer's Big Butterfly Count.

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Review of the Week: 1-7 June 2026 Britain's first Western Reef Heron was the star of the show in Wales, while offerings elsewhere included Squacco Heron, Least Tern and Trumpeter Finch: bit.ly/3RU5y2J

Review of the Week: 1-7 June 2026

Britain's first Western Reef Heron was the star of the show in Wales, while offerings elsewhere included Squacco Heron, Least Tern and Trumpeter Finch.

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