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The Eurasian bittern (Botaurus stellaris) is a reclusive bird belonging to the heron family. Close to the size of a chicken, bitterns are a mix of golden-brown mottled with delicate black and tan. With long, green legs and large feet, these birds are adapted for skulking through reedbeds – the…

Move to stop overgrazing harming bird habitats would ‘destroy ancient tradition’ and harm business, say MPs

Until 2020, they were thought to have been extinct for almost 500 years

Government accused of hypocrisy for pushing global target but not following Natural England’s advice at home

Area in Kent has more threatened species than any other brownfield site in UK – but its future is at risk

Wild Isles reveals places such as Ham Hall RSPB reserve are as rich and diverse an ecosystem as Serengeti, says BBC

Exclusive: Appointment of Dame Caroline Spelman to nature watchdog’s board sparks cronyism allegations

Home Builders Federation warns planning policy changes will result in government meeting less than half its annual target

The King is a life-long champion of the environment and the new children’s book is a re-writing of his 2017 climate change book aimed at adults.

They have been unable to access their caravans overnight for over a year

"I'm devastated that it's gone on for this long. It should never have come to this."