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Nature & Wildlife
Latest news, advice and opinion concerning nature and wildlife on UK moorland.
Moorland education for Hull University students
Students from the University of Hull on Spaunton Moor, studying upland conservation picture by Jonathan Pow. Students from the University...

Rob Beeson
Nov 1, 20212 min read
Robust and resilient raptor populations on North York moors
New data published by the Moorland Association shows a flourishing raptor population on grouse moors in the North York Moors for the...

Rob Beeson
Sep 14, 20212 min read
Second time lucky for Nidderdale barn owls
Gamekeepers in Nidderdale are celebrating the successful fledging of three barn owls after the sad loss of two chicks last year. In 2020...

Rob Beeson
Sep 1, 20213 min read
Merlin success on North York Moors
The number of merlin chicks fledging on the North York Moors has reached 56, demonstrating a good recovery after a poor season in 2020. A...

Rob Beeson
Aug 11, 20212 min read
Grouse shooting gives boost to rural economies and the environment, says study
The Daily Telegraph reports on a forthcoming academic study on sustainability and grouse shooting Grouse shooting gives glorious boost to...

Rob Beeson
Aug 7, 20216 min read
Excellent prospects for hen harrier breeding
The prospect of another record-breaking year for Hen Harrier breeding rose today after reports of successful nests from several parts of...

Rob Beeson
Aug 5, 20212 min read
Curlew conservation a blueprint for future land management
The Moorland Association is to ask the government to consider the success of curlew conservation measures on grouse moors as an example...

Rob Beeson
Apr 20, 20213 min read
Wildlife watching – the rare species you might spot if heading for the moors in England
Now that Spring is here and the weather is improving, many of us will be looking forward to getting out and enjoying the beauty of the...

Rob Beeson
Apr 6, 20216 min read
Encouraging year for peregrines in Peak District uplands
The Peak District Bird of Prey Initiative has published its 2020 final report, showing encouraging breeding successes for several bird of...

Rob Beeson
Mar 16, 20213 min read
Moors hit targets for carbon capture
The equivalent of more than 33,000 cars’ worth of carbon emissions is being removed from the atmosphere each year due to the pioneering...

Rob Beeson
Mar 15, 20213 min read
Owl photo wins moorland photography competition
This stunning image of a rare short-eared owl taken on moorland above Scar House reservoir in Upper Nidderdale has won a wildlife...

Rob Beeson
Jan 6, 20212 min read
Peatland restoration project leads fight against climate change
A four-year peatland restoration project in the North Pennines is delivering 3,343 acres of peatland restoration in a venture that will...

Rob Beeson
Dec 19, 20203 min read
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