June 2011
Latest tweets and news stories about our work, activities and events. Journalists can contact our press team to ensure enquiries will be dealt with immediately: Anna Guthrie 07887 754659 aguthrie@wildlifetrusts.org
New avocet breeding site most northerly in UK
Thursday 26th May, 2011
Round the clock guard for rare chicks
Rare seal’s visit delights Northumberland Wildlife Trust
Wednesday 25th May, 2011
Puffin Cam gets a makeover
Wednesday 25th May, 2011
Petrels to be next in the spotlight
Putting a spring in your step
Monday 23rd May, 2011
Springwatch is back (30 May – 16 June at 8pm, BBC TWO)
First live online buzzard webcam
Friday 20th May, 2011
Ahead of BBC TV’s Springwatch series this month, springwatching in Dorset has already begun in earnest. Two more stunning birds of prey have become reality TV stars, as Dorset Wildlife Trust introduces what is believed to be the UK’s first live online buzzard webcam.
One year on…what shade of green?
Saturday 14th May, 2011
Laws to protect wildlife must stay
UK’s first floating Visitor Village unveiled
Thursday 12th May, 2011
The UK’s first award-winning floating Visitor Village will help put nature back on the map as it looks set to receive more the 250,000 visitors each year, has been launched by Simon King OBE.
Coalition government urged to have higher ambition for nature
Thursday 12th May, 2011
As the new coalition government publishes its agreements, The Wildlife Trusts call on it to raise its game in policies on the natural environment and commit to a White Paper on Nature.
Bugs for Beginners
Wednesday 11th May, 2011
Bewildered by bugs, beetles and bees buzzing by?
Derby's peregrine falcon eggs start to hatch
Monday 9th May, 2011
Derby's world-famous peregrine falcons hatched their first chick of the season this morning.