Paul Dorling
@pauld68.bsky.social
I am passionate about British wildlife.
A very interesting project.
Wildlife Gardening & Science | The Buzz Club | United Kingdom
Take part in fun citizen science projects in your garden with the Buzz Club, to find out more about your local wildlife and help research.
www.thebuzzclub.uk
December 26, 2025 at 11:02 PM
A very interesting project.
The beautiful British fox. Those involved in trail hunting claim that they are not doing anything wrong. There has been one recorded incident of a pregnant fox being torn to pieces and its entrails being left for all to see and another of a live fox being placed in a bag and hidden underground.
December 26, 2025 at 9:52 PM
The beautiful British fox. Those involved in trail hunting claim that they are not doing anything wrong. There has been one recorded incident of a pregnant fox being torn to pieces and its entrails being left for all to see and another of a live fox being placed in a bag and hidden underground.
Another reason that foxes are being persecuted. It’s not just hunts.
Foxes UK | Dealing with Nuisance British Foxes
Common fox species in the UK, what they eat, what they sound, where do foxes live and what time do foxes come out at night. Fox pest control UK.
www.fantasticpestcontrol.co.uk
December 26, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Another reason that foxes are being persecuted. It’s not just hunts.
A good news story but being confined to a few small areas is not enough. I hope that there will be an increased effort by wildlife organisations to extend their range still further.
Record number of red squirrels seen in 2025 amid conservation efforts — Sky News
Sky News visits a forest in Cumbria where park rangers are celebrating a record year for red squirrel numbers. Between January and September 2025 there was a 24% increase in the number of sightings.
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December 26, 2025 at 5:09 PM
A good news story but being confined to a few small areas is not enough. I hope that there will be an increased effort by wildlife organisations to extend their range still further.
Companies like this are destroying Britain’s heritage and depriving British wildlife of a home. The English landscape used to be filled with ramshackle farm buildings and this in part gave it its unique character. Old farm buildings were home to swallows, house sparrows and barn owls now declining.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Companies like this are destroying Britain’s heritage and depriving British wildlife of a home. The English landscape used to be filled with ramshackle farm buildings and this in part gave it its unique character. Old farm buildings were home to swallows, house sparrows and barn owls now declining.
An actor? Is that what he is? It’s interesting that he thinks that he knows better than experts like the Wildlife Trust.
Actor's plans for shooting retreat on Sussex farm causes uproar
Actor's plans for shooting retreat on Sussex farm causes uproar
Vinnie Jones' plans for a shooting retreat on his Sussex estate have caused uproar and prompted major wildlife concerns.
www.theargus.co.uk
December 26, 2025 at 3:46 PM
An actor? Is that what he is? It’s interesting that he thinks that he knows better than experts like the Wildlife Trust.
Northern Ireland. Incidents like this are happening all round the UK with increasing regularity. Beautiful scenery and important wildlife habitat destroyed. Influenced by America. Driven by a desire to lead a millionaire lifestyle. Fuelled by the likes of Omaze and the National Lottery.
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December 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Northern Ireland. Incidents like this are happening all round the UK with increasing regularity. Beautiful scenery and important wildlife habitat destroyed. Influenced by America. Driven by a desire to lead a millionaire lifestyle. Fuelled by the likes of Omaze and the National Lottery.
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Domestic dogs are a significant cause of wildlife disturbance and mortality in the countryside due to their natural predatory instincts. Dogs chase and kill a variety of wild animals. Even if a dog doesn't physically attack an animal, its presence is perceived as a threat.
Domestic dogs are a significant cause of wildlife disturbance and mortality in the countryside due to their natural predatory instincts. Dogs chase and kill a variety of wild animals. Even if a dog doesn't physically attack an animal, its presence is perceived as a threat.
Pet owners urged to help keep wildlife and livestock safe this spring | The Wildlife Trusts
The Wildlife Trusts ask public to keep dogs on leads to protect nature
www.wildlifetrusts.org
December 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Domestic dogs are a significant cause of wildlife disturbance and mortality in the countryside due to their natural predatory instincts. Dogs chase and kill a variety of wild animals. Even if a dog doesn't physically attack an animal, its presence is perceived as a threat.
Domestic dogs are a significant cause of wildlife disturbance and mortality in the countryside due to their natural predatory instincts. Dogs chase and kill a variety of wild animals. Even if a dog doesn't physically attack an animal, its presence is perceived as a threat.
Let’s stop destroying gardens and worrying about trees and let’s start creating wildlife havens and planting trees. We should be going for native species to benefit wildlife rather than introducing non-native species.
Plant ‘tredges’ to boost England’s tree cover, gardeners urged — The Guardian
Royal Horticultural Society’s call backs government aim to increase woodland cover from 10% to at least 16.5% by 2050
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December 25, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Let’s stop destroying gardens and worrying about trees and let’s start creating wildlife havens and planting trees. We should be going for native species to benefit wildlife rather than introducing non-native species.
There are many irresponsible dog owners in the UK now. The problem is not restricted to hunting dogs. Obviously, not all dogs are the same but it is not uncommon for wildlife to be injured or killed by a domesticated pet dog. Recent examples of this include terns, seals, deer, curlews and hedgehogs.
Foxes aren’t the only animals harmed by hunts. Credit to the BSV locals for capturing this footage.
December 24, 2025 at 9:42 PM
There are many irresponsible dog owners in the UK now. The problem is not restricted to hunting dogs. Obviously, not all dogs are the same but it is not uncommon for wildlife to be injured or killed by a domesticated pet dog. Recent examples of this include terns, seals, deer, curlews and hedgehogs.
Once upon a time, people were happy to live in old, basic, inexpensive accommodation. Grandma lived in the same house her whole life and made no improvements. She had a front and back garden with lawns. Now everything is about money and image including expensive cars. There is no place for wildlife.
December 24, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Once upon a time, people were happy to live in old, basic, inexpensive accommodation. Grandma lived in the same house her whole life and made no improvements. She had a front and back garden with lawns. Now everything is about money and image including expensive cars. There is no place for wildlife.
Worryingly, this pest control company describes the house sparrow as a common UK bird pest. House sparrow numbers in the UK have declined by a staggering 60-70% since the 1970s placing them on the Red List for conservation concern. This is due in part to the loss of their nest sites.
Bird Control Ipswich & Suffolk | Bird Proofing & Pest Control
East Anglian Pest Control offer domestic & commercial bird control including bird proofing solar panels, bird nest removal & bird prevention systems.
eastanglianpestcontrol.co.uk
December 24, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Worryingly, this pest control company describes the house sparrow as a common UK bird pest. House sparrow numbers in the UK have declined by a staggering 60-70% since the 1970s placing them on the Red List for conservation concern. This is due in part to the loss of their nest sites.
This incident happened some time ago but is truly shocking. It is illegal under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to interfere with a nest whilst it is in use. Somebody must have known that the birds were nesting there. This reckless behaviour is being repeated all round the UK. No more nests.
Sparrows removed from nests by workers in Norfolk - BBC News
Sanctuary staff call the police after roof workers move house sparrows from their nests.
www.bbc.com
December 24, 2025 at 8:44 PM
This incident happened some time ago but is truly shocking. It is illegal under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to interfere with a nest whilst it is in use. Somebody must have known that the birds were nesting there. This reckless behaviour is being repeated all round the UK. No more nests.
I found a discussion forum online where beagle owners are discussing how their pet beagle which is not part of a hunt kills any living creature outside. This will also apply to other dog breeds. Cats also inflict the same damage or worse. Rehoming dogs which are trained to kill is not the answer.
December 24, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I found a discussion forum online where beagle owners are discussing how their pet beagle which is not part of a hunt kills any living creature outside. This will also apply to other dog breeds. Cats also inflict the same damage or worse. Rehoming dogs which are trained to kill is not the answer.
What these thugs are doing is sadistic bordering on psychopathic. Catapults are lethal weapons yet the Government refuses to ban them because apparently anglers need them to propel bait. The Government obviously values anglers more than it values wildlife. Anglers harm wildlife (discarded tackle).
Teenagers using catapults to kill wildlife, police say
Lincolnshire Police says the weapons are being used to fire ball-bearings, marbles and stones.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 8:42 PM
What these thugs are doing is sadistic bordering on psychopathic. Catapults are lethal weapons yet the Government refuses to ban them because apparently anglers need them to propel bait. The Government obviously values anglers more than it values wildlife. Anglers harm wildlife (discarded tackle).
It’s ridiculous to think that a pack of dogs trained to chase and kill a live fox will not do exactly that if they come across one whilst following an artificial scent.
Why is Labour banning trail hunting? — The Independent
As the government publishes its new animal welfare strategy, Sean O’Grady looks at the controversial decision to outlaw a practice that has been allowed to continue since foxhunting was banned in 2004
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December 22, 2025 at 7:37 PM
It’s ridiculous to think that a pack of dogs trained to chase and kill a live fox will not do exactly that if they come across one whilst following an artificial scent.
The article contains a really good summary of the difference between our attitude towards wildlife in the 1950s and 60s compared with now. That’s why there was more wildlife back then because we respected it more.
Stop being so neat and tidy in the garden. Create a bramble patch to benefit wildlife.
Why Wildlife Lovers Should Keep Rambling Brambles - NearbyWild
Don't cut down brambles until you've read this. You will be surprised. The value to wildlife (and people) of a bramble patch is often overlooked.
nearbywild.org.uk
December 22, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The article contains a really good summary of the difference between our attitude towards wildlife in the 1950s and 60s compared with now. That’s why there was more wildlife back then because we respected it more.
Stop being so neat and tidy in the garden. Create a bramble patch to benefit wildlife.
Why Wildlife Lovers Should Keep Rambling Brambles - NearbyWild
Don't cut down brambles until you've read this. You will be surprised. The value to wildlife (and people) of a bramble patch is often overlooked.
nearbywild.org.uk
December 22, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Stop being so neat and tidy in the garden. Create a bramble patch to benefit wildlife.
Quite right. Ban irresponsible dog owners who think that it’s okay to allow their domestic pet into a wild area to terrorise the native wildlife. It’s a huge problem now. Curlews and terns are two species which have suffered. Some people seem to think that it’s amusing to let their dog attack.
Spare a thought for poor Nigel who will be terribly upset when the ability to hunt foxes for fun is taken away for good.
December 22, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Quite right. Ban irresponsible dog owners who think that it’s okay to allow their domestic pet into a wild area to terrorise the native wildlife. It’s a huge problem now. Curlews and terns are two species which have suffered. Some people seem to think that it’s amusing to let their dog attack.
Apparently, construction has dropped to a twenty-year low. Good news for wildlife. Create beautiful wildlife havens not soulless modern housing estates. Less is more. Less human selfishness, more natural beauty.
December 22, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Apparently, construction has dropped to a twenty-year low. Good news for wildlife. Create beautiful wildlife havens not soulless modern housing estates. Less is more. Less human selfishness, more natural beauty.
I have to say that I’m quite concerned about a new strategy to reintroduce lost species such as the wildcat. We already have far too many domestic cats killing our wildlife. We don’t need more. A focus on increasing raptor numbers along with a failure to control non-native species is disastrous.
December 22, 2025 at 12:17 PM
I have to say that I’m quite concerned about a new strategy to reintroduce lost species such as the wildcat. We already have far too many domestic cats killing our wildlife. We don’t need more. A focus on increasing raptor numbers along with a failure to control non-native species is disastrous.
It’s incredibly upsetting to see how destructive human activity has become. There are reports of young birds dying from exhaustion trying to find suitable habitat once fledged. We have decimated their habitat to such an extent that they are finding it increasingly difficult to survive.
Willow tit becomes Britain's fastest declining resident bird, survey finds
Numbers of the diminutive tit, a subspecies unique to the UK, have plummeted by 94% since 1970
www.theguardian.com
December 22, 2025 at 12:12 PM
It’s incredibly upsetting to see how destructive human activity has become. There are reports of young birds dying from exhaustion trying to find suitable habitat once fledged. We have decimated their habitat to such an extent that they are finding it increasingly difficult to survive.
Worrying. Far more needs to be done not only to protect British wildlife but also to help it recover.
‘These birds are telling us something serious is happening’: the songbirds disappearing from Britain’s woods
The dramatic decline of marsh tits in an ancient Cambridgeshire woodland is a story repeated across the UK as human activity drives species towards extinction
www.theguardian.com
December 22, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Worrying. Far more needs to be done not only to protect British wildlife but also to help it recover.
Wild shoots claim to benefit countryside conservation and support biodiversity by harvesting surplus populations of naturally occurring wild birds and animals. The birds that they shoot include woodcock and snipe. Why then is the woodcock on the Red List and the snipe on the Amber List?
December 22, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Wild shoots claim to benefit countryside conservation and support biodiversity by harvesting surplus populations of naturally occurring wild birds and animals. The birds that they shoot include woodcock and snipe. Why then is the woodcock on the Red List and the snipe on the Amber List?
I’m concerned about what I’ve heard about how the Royal Family treat wildlife. There have been reports of them illegally shooting raptors as well as injuring or killing foxes (and other animals) in snares. They’ve received public money to manage the land to benefit the environment. Must do better!
December 22, 2025 at 11:25 AM
I’m concerned about what I’ve heard about how the Royal Family treat wildlife. There have been reports of them illegally shooting raptors as well as injuring or killing foxes (and other animals) in snares. They’ve received public money to manage the land to benefit the environment. Must do better!