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:
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:
An image of a brood of Sand Martins peering out from their nest has won Photo of the Week:
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:
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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:
Poland's small and isolated population of Greater Spotted Eagle is facing growing pressure from habitat degradation and hybridisation with Lesser Spotted Eagle:
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:
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:
European Wildcat is showing signs of recovery in several parts of Europe, although the species remains highly vulnerable in many regions:
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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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An image of a brood of Sand Martins peering out from their nest wins this week.
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 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.
Poland's tiny Greater Spotted Eagle population is facing mounting pressures, with wetland degradation and increasing hybridisation with Lesser Spotted Eagle raising concerns.
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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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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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 areas.
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.
