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Top Stories: NHM celebrates major milestone as 6 million specimens are digitised
The Natural History Museum has hit an incredible milestone - its six millionth specimen has officially been digitised! The honour goes to a fascinating forest predator: the forest caterpillar hunter (Calosoma sycophanta), a shimmering metallic-green ground beetle.
Although common across Europe, this striking beetle is a rare find in the UK and the Museum's collection includes just eight specimens, some of which were discovered inside the stomachs of birds.
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Although common across Europe, this striking beetle is a rare find in the UK and the Museum's collection includes just eight specimens, some of which were discovered inside the stomachs of birds.
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Top Stories: New research by the British Trust for Ornithology reveals how Goshawks are gradually spreading and adapting to new habitats
Once a dominant presence in British forests, the formidable Goshawk faced near extinction in the UK by the early 1900s. However, a few resilient individuals managed to survive despite widespread deforestation and relentless persecution. Their struggle was further exacerbated in the mid-20th century by the devastating effects of the pesticide DDT, which took a heavy toll on birds of prey. Following the ban on this toxic chemical, Goshawk populations have gradually rebounded, alongside other raptors, despite ongoing threats from egg collectors, falconers, and gamekeepers.
Today, although far from common, Goshawks are showing signs of continued population growth and range expansion and are now thought to number around 1,200 pairs across the UK. To better understand the dispersal and habits of young birds in their first winter, researchers at BTO carried out studies in two contrasting areas of lowland England: Norfolk/Suffolk and Gloucestershire.
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Today, although far from common, Goshawks are showing signs of continued population growth and range expansion and are now thought to number around 1,200 pairs across the UK. To better understand the dispersal and habits of young birds in their first winter, researchers at BTO carried out studies in two contrasting areas of lowland England: Norfolk/Suffolk and Gloucestershire.
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Top Stories: Moth collected by Alfred Russel Wallace helps scientists describe 11 new species
Scientists at the Natural History Museum (NHM), London, have discovered that a long-overlooked moth specimen in the Museum’s collection was in fact collected by explorer and naturalist, Alfred Russel Wallace, in 1855.
This was at the same time as he was formulating his own revolutionary ideas on the origins of species which he would go on to share with Charles Darwin.
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This was at the same time as he was formulating his own revolutionary ideas on the origins of species which he would go on to share with Charles Darwin.
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Nature Reserves: Record numbers of one of the UK's rarest moths are reported at RSPB insh Marshes in Scotland
The Dark Bordered Beauty, one of the United Kingdom’s rarest moth species, has been recorded in record numbers at RSPB Insh Marshes in Scotland this year. The population index has reached 176, a substantial increase from the reserve’s previous best record of 81 individuals in 2022. Although the Dark Bordered Beauty remains a Priority Species on the UK Biodiversity Action Plan, these encouraging figures offer hope for the species’ conservation.
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Review: Sarah & Isla review SWAROVSKI OPTIK's MY JUNIOR 7x28 Binoculars - designed for children's adventures
The SWAROVSKI OPTIK My Junior 7x28 binoculars are a new addition to the company's esteemed lineup, specifically designed to cater to younger nature enthusiasts. Known for their high-quality optics and precision engineering, Swarovski Optik has created a product that aims to provide children with an exceptional wildlife watching experience. This review delves into the various features, performance, and overall usability of these binoculars for children's outdoor adventures.
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PHOTOGRAPHY & FILM: LEARN HOW TO DIGISCOPE AND PHONESCOPE using the Kowa spotting scope system
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Many of you have likely invested in new equipment to enjoy your hobbies, whether it’s wildlife watching or something else. Now, you might be wondering what to do with things like Digiscoping or Phonescoping. After all, you want to make sure you’re capturing all the incredible sights and sounds you’re seeing. Here are a few pointers...
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conservation: Tiny wasp helps protect one of the world's rarest birds
A ground-breaking project to biologically control an introduced pest species on one of the world’s most isolated islands, will see one of the world’s rarest birds, the Wilkins’ Bunting, given a much-needed lifeline by a species of small parasitoid wasp.
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WILDLIFE IN YOUR GARDEN: FIVE ESSENTIAL THINGS TO LOOK FOR WHEN CHOOSING A NEST BOX FOR OUTSIDE YOUR HOME OR GARDEN
A growing proportion of the global human population now lives in towns and cities, with the United Nations predicting that by 2050 two-thirds of us will live within such urbanised landscapes. Urbanisation is considered to be one of the greatest threats facing birds, resulting in the loss of natural habitats and the feeding and nesting opportunities associated with them. By putting a nest box up outside your home or garden, you can help these little guys out. Here's what to look for...
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Photography & film: Chris Fallows speaks to Wildlife-Watchers.com about his love for the ocean and white sharks
Renowned Fine Art Wildlife Photographer and friend of Wildlife-Watchers.com Chris Fallows' magnificent images of Great White Sharks have been leaving audiences open-mouthed recently.
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CONSERVATION: RAILWAY STATIONS TO BE TRANSFORMED INTO HUBS FOR WILDLIFE
Key railway stations throughout England, will be transformed into hubs for wildlife thanks to an exciting new partnership between the RSPB and South Western Railway (SWR). Through steps such as planting wildflowers, cutting holes in fences for ‘hedgehog highways’ and putting up nestboxes, the stations will act as refuges for wildlife in trouble.
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