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Hand-reared endangered red panda cub takes first steps in new habitat
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (233+ words) A hand-reared endangered red panda cub has taken her first steps in her outdoor habitat at a zoo. Asha was born at Bristol Zoo Project to first-time parents Neora and Laya on June 26 last year. Her mother Laya suddenly died…...
Students launch new wildlife conservation group
1+ mon, 8+ hour ago (358+ words) Oaklands College students have launched a new wildlife conservation group to help protect the natural environment. The Oaklands Wildlife Society (O.W.L.S) was set up at Oaklands College, which has campuses in St Albans and Welwyn Garden City. The society brings together…...
Trio of Peregrine Falcon chicks ringed at St Albans Cathedral
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (678+ words) All three Peregrine Falcon chicks hatched at'St Albans Cathedral have been officially ringed. On Monday, June 30, the trio were ringed after'they turned three weeks" old, revealing that there are three males on the nest. Peregrine Falcon chicks during ringing at…...
First Peregrine Falcon chick hatches atop St Albans Cathedral
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (374+ words) The Peregrine Falcon pair at St Albans Cathedral have welcomed their first chick after a disrupted mating season. A'chick has successfully hatched on St Albans Cathedral'today (June 9), with two further eggs remaining on the nest. A peregrine with the chick…...
Harris Hawk 'close' to being euthanised says parish council
10+ mon, 4+ week ago (389+ words) As efforts continue to capture a loose Harris Hawk in Flamstead, another update has been issued to residents. In the latest twist, the parish council has announced that it is'getting "close" to ... As efforts continue to capture a loose Harris…...
Homeless hawk attacks Flamstead - what we know so far
11+ mon, 2+ day ago (1367+ words) Months have gone by since the first sighting of a "rogue" Harris Hawk in Flamstead and is still yet to be caught as attacks on villagers" One Hertfordshire village has become the centre of national media attention this week, as…...
Experts trapping rogue hawk to 'protect' Flamstead residents
11+ mon, 6+ day ago (513+ words) A "homeless"Harris Hawk has become the centre of national media attention after attacking more than "a dozen" peoplein" Flamstead Parish Council has confirmed a plan of actionwhile a stray hawk continues toterroriseresidents. A "homeless"Harris Hawk has become the…...
More bird of prey terror as Flamstead villager claims Red Kite attack
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (414+ words) Resident Wayne Cockell is "convinced" that a Red Kite has gone "rogue" in Flamstead, after he and his sibling were attacked ... Warning: This article contains graphic images. Amid a series of'Harris Hawk attacks on Flamstead residents, one villager and'his brother…...
'Homeless' hawk terrorises Flamstead villagers
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (418+ words) The "rogue" Harris Hawk has been spotted in around Flamstead and the neighbouring Markyate, on top of chimneys, roofs'and garden fences. Warning: This article contains graphic images. A "homeless" hawk has begun attacking villagers in Flamstead, leaving many with head…...