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| celticsparrow-Jan | Oct 28 2016, 08:33 AM Post #1 |
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With so many species in decline I thought it would be good have a thread where we list any wildlife we read about that is doing well. I will start it off with the Bittern a bird that is doing well after being declared extinct in the UK. http://www.discoverwildlife.com/news/bittern-baby-boom?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=&utm_campaign=WL_271016_newsletter_48182_BBC%20Wildlife%20Magazine_Newsletters |
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| AnnB | Oct 28 2016, 08:45 AM Post #2 |
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I remember seeing my first Bittern at Minsmere. At the time I thought it was unlikely I'd ever see another but I've actually seen quite a few now. Otters are also doing well. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11562679 |
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| JennyWren | Oct 28 2016, 10:18 AM Post #3 |
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Both very welcome success stories .. thanks Jan and Ann for those links
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| feedyourhedgehog | Oct 28 2016, 01:35 PM Post #4 |
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I saw my first Bittern at Minsmere too.....we do get them at Fen Drayton but I've never seen one there ![]() Nice to have some good news Jan...thanks for the link
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| Davebutterflyman | Oct 28 2016, 05:35 PM Post #5 |
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Thanks for those links Ann and Jan. I remember my first Bittern in the late 1980's, possibly around 1989, at Leighton Moss RSPB and it was such a thrill, mainly because there were three young birds as well as an adult, all in view at the same time. Since then i have usually seen Bittern at least once each year, normally on our trips to Norfolk although having two stay all winter, about 3 years ago, at my local nature reserve, Wyver Lane, was a real treat. Otters have also make a great recovery and oddly enough, i saw my first Otter before i saw my first Bittern! |
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| Night Owl | Oct 28 2016, 06:06 PM Post #6 |
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for the links Jan & Ann it's good to read the success stories of both of those species ![]() Another species doing well is the Water Vole https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/aug/19/water-voles-malham-tarn-yorkshire-dales-reintroduced-to-englands-highest-lake |
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| celticsparrow-Jan | Oct 29 2016, 01:45 PM Post #7 |
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For that link Julie we will have to try and follow the story and see how the Water Voles get on
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| Davebutterflyman | Oct 29 2016, 04:21 PM Post #8 |
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If we could get rid of mink i think Water vole would do even better. Thanks for the link Julie. |
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for the links Jan & Ann it's good to read the success stories of both of those species
For that link Julie we will have to try and follow the story and see how the Water Voles get on
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