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Green moves that endanger Waders

Birds, Conservation, Waders

In moves that endanger Waders, a bird that has benefited from climate change will soon be decimated, an expert warns. The Iceland-based black-tailed Godwit – a wading bird that winters in Britain – has enjoyed a 10-fold population increase compared with 120 years ago. But British expert Graham Appleton said Iceland is planting forests to…

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Buzzard (UK)

Birds, Buzzard, Raptors

Now the commonest and most widespread UK bird of prey. The buzzard is quite large with broad, rounded wings, and a short neck and tail. When gliding and soaring it will often hold its wings in a shallow ‘V’ and the tail is fanned. Buzzards are variable in colour from all dark brown to much…

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The Western Osprey

Birds, Osprey

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Common Kingfisher

Kingfisher

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