White Storks born at the Knepp Castle Estate in West Sussex last year have returned to the site this spring having wintered as far south as Morocco. At least six storks born at Knepp in 2024 returned to nest in the colony, including a female has set up home in the same tree as her parents, according to White Stork Project officer Laura Vaughan-Hirsch. Knepp Castle Estate owner Isabella Tree said the site's storks were

A new Yorkshire Dales nature reserve will help restore rare temperate rainforest, supporting species such as Red Squirrels, Pine Martens and Black Grouse. The Yorkshire Wildlife Trust says the site will boost biodiversity with native trees and shrubs, offering a vital refuge for threatened wildlife and a place for public enjoyment.

The Solway Coast in south-west Scotland has secured £1.4 million from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to kick-start a major restoration project. The SCAMP initiative aims to unlock a further £6.4 million to restore key habitats, create 200 km of coastal trail and boost local economies. It's the first project funded under the UK-wide Landscape Connections scheme.

Scotland's seabird populations have halved since 1986, with all monitored species showing declines, according to new NatureScot data. While some species show signs of short-term recovery, threats such as food shortages, climate change and avian flu continue to put pressure on these internationally i...