The National Trust has begun a £1.8m peat restoration project at Wicken Fen to mark the acquisition of what was its first nature reserve some 125 years ago: bit.ly/4dvTECA

Countryside custodians

Mark Avery suggests that it's time for the farming industry to take a long, hard look at itself, as wildlife populations continue to crash: bit.ly/3WxIC9W

Representatives at Police Scotland have confirmed they are confident that the disappearance of a satellite-tagged Golden Eagle is due to persecution: bit.ly/4dxeDEQ

Dog owners have been encouraged to keep their pets on leads to protect birds and other wildlife in Worcestershire: bit.ly/44AhOrA

A new study shows that the word's northernmost forests will be among the habitats suffering the worst effects of climate change over the next 500 years: bit.ly/44yP7ej

A new colony of Ruvu Weaver – a highly localised species endemic to eastern Tanzania – has been found, sparking hope for the Near Threatened bird: bit.ly/3JMDGq2

The launch of the West African Vulture Conservation Action Plan marks a significant milestone in the efforts to safeguard vultures in the region: bit.ly/3Ursxj8

Review of the Week: 29 April-6 May 2024

An exciting Bank Holiday weekend brought an inland Alpine Accentor, east coast Collared Flycatcher and fall conditions in the Northern Isles, reports Sam Viles: bit.ly/4bdyaJe

A unique Golden Oriole image taken on the Yorkshire coast is today's Photo of the Week winner: bit.ly/44DHvre

Review: Swarovski Optik AX Visio AI-supported binoculars

Marking a huge leap forward in the integration of optics with technology, Mike Alibone lifts the hood on the world’s first 'smart' binoculars: bit.ly/3QrJl8I

Ocelot may be more widespread in Texas than initially thought, scientists have said.

Recently published research from the University of Oxford has found that Great Tits that are more social are more inclined to explore new sources of food: bit.ly/3QjadYb

A range of wildlife and environmental organisations, including the RSPB, Wildlife Trusts and WWT, have announced a march for nature in London in June: bit.ly/4a1Ue7Z

Kittiwake 'hotels' erected on the Tyne Bridge are not being used by the birds, a wildlife group has said: bit.ly/44n6izq

The Rare Breeding Birds Panel has put out a request for any breeding-season records of Fieldfare: bit.ly/3UotNUf

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US birders have been left shocked after news came to light of North America's second Blue Rock Thrush photographed on an Oregon beach: bit.ly/3Ur9OVb

Conservation groups in France have filed a court challenge against the government's plans to reintroduce Western Capercaillie to the country, citing unchanged underlying issues behind the species' decline: bit.ly/4b9jhai

Fewer ducks, geese, swans and wader species are travelling to the UK in winter as milder conditions continue to define the season across northern Europe, according to a newly published report: bit.ly/3xWqkEN

The territorial behaviour of the enigmatic Dupont's Lark has been studied in detail for the first time, revealing how males react differently towards intruders based on the quality of their territory: bit.ly/3xZ8265