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How wildcats will be reared for release in England and Wales

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Swiss expert behind successful reintroduction in Bavaria is training UK conservationists

Click here to read the rest of the article.: How wildcats will be reared for release in England and Wales | Environment | The Guardian

This entry was posted in News on 16/06/2019 by admin.

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    Great Linford Manor Park

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  • Trip Report – Flitwick Moor 25 June 2019
    Scarlet Tiger moth ©Paul Lund, Flitwick Moor 25 June 2019
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    Barn owl feather ©Sue Hetherington, Floodplain Forest NR 17 July 2019
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    Interesting substance in bee hotel ©Julie Lane, Olney 3 July 2019
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    Emperor dragonfly ©Janice Robertson Caldecotte Business Park ponds 30 June 2019
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    2014 Hen Harrier Day ©Sue Hetherington, Derwent Dam 10 August 2014
  • Bucks & MK Urban Bird Notes – Edition 1    17 June 2019
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    Orange Pine Tortrix ©Gordon Redford, Newport Pagnell 10 June 2019
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    Peregrine Platform at Stadium MK ©Sue Hetherington 28 April 219

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    Birdfair 2019

 

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