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Mountain-breeding dotterels could be first UK bird lost to climate change, RSPB warns as population falls 89%
2+ hour, 41+ min ago (610+ words) Friday, 10 July 2026 01: 59 One of the UK's bird species could be lost to climate change, conservationists have warned, as their population has declined by almost 90%. Mountain-breeding dotterels - small wading birds with rusty orange chests - migrate from northern Africa and southern Europe…...
Sussex urged to take part in Big Butterfly Count
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (611+ words) Tuesday, 7 July 2026 10: 00 By Philip Keeler X @V2 Radio Sussex Sussex has crowned the Peacock as its favourite butterfly, and now residents are being urged to help find out how the much-loved species is faring this summer. Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation says…...
Council officer helps protect swans near Arundel Castle
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (519+ words) Monday, 6 July 2026 07: 00 By Philip Keeler X @V2 Radio Sussex A West Sussex County Council officer has helped protect a nesting pair of swans and their young near Arundel Castle, following a swift response from councils and the local community. The Network…...
Three boys arrested after pigeon deaths in Portsmouth
1+ week, 1+ day ago (386+ words) Wednesday, 1 July 2026 15: 23 By Philip Keeler X @V2 Radio Sussex Three boys have been arrested after reports of pigeons being killed in Portsmouth. Police were first called at 8. 30am on Saturday, 27 June, after a number of dead pigeons were found under South Parade…...
'Horsehs*t': Campaigners and government reject rumours of forced Dartmoor pony 'cull"
3+ week, 2+ day ago (623+ words) Tuesday, 16 June 2026 15: 12 By Victoria Seabrook, climate reporter A row has broken out over the future of Dartmoor's ponies, with warnings livestock owners may be forced to cull them to hit biodiversity goals. The vast moorland in Devon is a protected…...