Bird study shows Europe’s nature in ‘dire straits’
Nearly four in 10 of Europe’s bird species are now of conservation concern—including 14% of global concern—according to researchers, who say the continent’s nature is in dire straits. The finding,…
Bringing back Europe’s rarest goose
The Lesser White-fronted Goose (Anser erythropus) is a rare species that has captivated the attention of ornithologists worldwide. Unfortunately, throughout the 20th century, the Fennoscandian population has plummeted from over…
Europe’s landfill closures may threaten Egyptian Vultures
If urban landfills disappear under the new European regulation, some endangered birds such as the Egyptian Vulture will need alternatives to their feeding patterns in order to survive in the…
Europe’s grassland butterflies in steep decline
A new report on trends of grassland butterflies across Europe shows that numbers declined by 36% in just ten years, between 2011 and 2020. Butterfly Conservation (UK) is working hard…