birds

At their peak, the birds represent half the total bird biomass in the UK and could significantly influence the ecosystem function, campaigners say.

Housing developers have been putting netting over trees and hedgerows to prevent birds from nesting prior to construction work.

Environmental experts warn that marine life across Europe is being harmed because EU member states are neglecting the active management of their marine protected areas.

Conservationist argues that brood management of protected bird only serves to placate grouse moor owners and the grouse shooting industry.