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    Say Yes to Orangutan Friendly Palm Oil

    Another worthy petition. http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/say-yes-to-orangutan-friendly-palm-oil.html http://www.manoftheforest.com/Manoftheforest/Welcome.html In addition to the Orangutans think about all the other wildlife that is being destroyed due to this practice. So very sad.
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    Restore Saemangeum

    "Saemangeum, the once glorious estuary on the west coast of South Korea, is dying. Open the sea-gates now. Restore Saemangeum!" If you can please add your voice to the continuing campaign to try and save this important wetland by sending an e-mail. Information can be found...
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    HABITAT - Daily wildlife and environment news from the British Isles

    As usual, some interesting links to various articles from around the UK: http://www.habitat.org.uk/news1.htm The guy who manages this site was going to give it up, I'm so glad he didn't. It's an excellent source of daily wildlife news (good and bad) from around the UK. There are also lots of...
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    Warwickshire farmer wins prestigious wildlife award

    Well done that farmer. http://www.rspb.org.uk/media/releases/details.asp?id=tcm:9-159815 And another similar story: http://www.thecourier.co.uk/output/2007/05/17/newsstory9723494t0.asp
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    S Pacific to stop bottom-trawling

    Let's hope it's properly enforced and also applied to the rest of the world's seas - sooner rather than later! http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/6627425.stm A quarter of the world's oceans will be protected from fishing boats which drag heavy nets across the sea floor, South Pacific nations...
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    Oldest bird reserve threatened by plan to expand airport (Dungeness UK)

    Whoops, sorry just seen that Chris Monk has already posted this news - see following link. http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=79400&highlight=dungeness Article in today's Independent Oldest bird reserve threatened by plan to expand airport By Barrie Clement, Transport Editor...
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    Borneo

    A third of Borneo to be conserved under new rainforest declaration Just came across this WWF news report - let's hope if will be carried through. A third of Borneo to be conserved under new rainforest declaration http://www.panda.org/news_facts/newsroom/index.cfm?uNewsID=93980
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    Hen dunnock has no time for romance

    Entertaining and informative read: http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/farming/countryside/tm_method=full&objectid=18613462&siteid=50082-name_page.html
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    A festive nest for robin red breast!

    Just found this article. These little birds don't half choose their places and times to nest. "A particularly festive robin has set up home in a Christmas wreath on the door of a London flat. The determined bird spent several days over the Christmas period collecting material to build its...
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    China's white dolphin called extinct after 20 million years

    Just finished watching 'Extinct' on HTV about other wildlife that is being driven to extinction by mankind and then read this article. So very sad! BEIJING, China (AP) -- An expedition searching for a rare Yangtze River dolphin ended Wednesday without a single sighting and with the team's...
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    World Cup site threat to swallows

    I really hope the South Africans see sense and abandon this crazy proposal. If allowed this would be disasterous for our already declining Swallows. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6153104.stm One of Britain's favourite birds could be under threat from a new airport development in South...
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    Balloon Releases and the Risks to Wildlife

    I've always thought that it's a daft idea to release all these inflated bits of rubbish into our skies. This article highlights how dangerous it is for wildlife. I don't want to be a killjoy but there are lots of other more environmentally friendly ways of promoting a cause! BALLOONS ARE...
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    Man power: a great alternative

    Not directly linked to birds I know, but an interesting article anyway. I did ponder about this a couple of years ago when home exercise bikes became very popular. It would be a win win situation if you could generate your own electricity and keep fit at the same time. What do you reckon? Man...
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    Save the sparrow: Ten ways to attract birds

    Interesting and informative article in today's Independent http://news.independent.co.uk/environment/article1932722.ece Save the sparrow: Ten ways to attract birds Tomorrow is Feed the Birds Day. But according to the RSPB, Britain's garden species are under pressure as never before, thanks...
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    'An Inconvenient Truth'

    Film: 'An Inconvenient Truth' Global Warming / Climate Change Went to see the above film yesterday. Definitely well worth seeing in my opinion. The science is easy to understand and very compelling. A real eye-opener for anybody who dismisses this issue. Has anybody else been to see it? If so...
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    Website link re Daily Wildlife and Environment News from the UK

    Discovered this website recently and thought it may be of interest to others: http://www.habitat.org.uk/news1.htm Jo
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    Malta - Illegal Hunting Appeal

    Have just noticed this on RSPB website http://www.rspb.org.uk/supporting/campaigns/birds/illegalhunting/index.asp Jo
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    Close encounter with a Sparrowhawk

    As we regularly feed the birds, our garden is really busy and occasionally we get a visit from the local sparrowhawk. Yesterday afternoon my hubby was lying on the bench at the back of the garden enjoying some well overdue spring sunshine when suddenly all the birds went quiet. He felt a thud on...
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    Mesh Bags - A Warning

    "Peanuts and fat balls are regularly sold in nylon mesh bags. Never put out any food in mesh bags. These may trap birds' feet and even cause broken or torn off feet and legs. Birds with a barbed tongue, eg woodpeckers, can become trapped by their beaks." I have always wondered about the above...
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    Save the Albatross

    Save The Albatross These wonderful birds are faced with extinction mainly due to the activity of long line fishing. It really saddens me to read about how many birds are dying as a result of this type of fishing. Let's hope something can be done before it's too late! Information from RSPB...
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    Hello from Swansea S Wales

    Great to see so many fellow bird enthusiasts out there. Really pleased to have discovered this forum! Jo
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