First Pair of 'Sacred' Bewick’s Swans Arrive in UK, Signaling the Start of Winter Thursday, November 20, 2025 bewicks swans wwtslimbridge winter migration conservation birdwatching gloucestershire wildlife tracking The first pair of the revered Bewick’s swans have landed in the UK, marking the official beginning of the winter season. The pair, Heerlen and Olga, were joined by a lone swan named George II at WWT Slimbridge in … Read More
First Pair of 'Sacred' Bewick’s Swans Arrive at WWT Slimbridge, Signaling Start of Winter Thursday, November 20, 2025 bewicks swans wwtslimbridge migration conservation winter wildlife gloucestershire russia birdwatching The arrival of the first pair of ‘sacred’ Bewick’s swans in the UK has marked the beginning of the winter season. This iconic duo, named Heerlen and Olga, along with a lone swan called George II, have landed at … Read More
Cotswold Wildlife Haven Faces Threat from Proposed Development on Cheltenham’s Edge Thursday, November 20, 2025 cotswold wildlife development cheltenham conservation aonb habitat planning community landscape A cherished wildlife and natural beauty area on the outskirts of Cheltenham is under threat from proposed housing development, sparking strong local opposition. Waddeton Park Ltd has submitted plans to build four self-build … Read More
Cotswold Wildlife Haven Faces Threat from Proposed Development Near Cheltenham Thursday, November 20, 2025 cotswold development wildlife conservation cheltenham aonb planning housing community environment Strong opposition is mounting against plans to build homes on a cherished wildlife and natural beauty site at the edge of Cheltenham. Waddeton Park Ltd has submitted proposals to develop over four acres of grassland on the … Read More
BBC Countryfile Host Hamza Yassin Makes History Releasing Wildcats in Scottish Highlands Sunday, November 16, 2025 countryfile hamzayassin wildcats conservation scottishhighlands bbcone wildlife reintroduction beekeeping countryside During the recent episode of BBC One’s Countryfile on November 16, presenter Hamza Yassin experienced a profoundly moving and historic moment. Traveling to the Scottish Highlands, Hamza took part in a groundbreaking … Read More
Cotswolds Glamping Proposal Faces Refusal Amid Local Opposition Saturday, November 15, 2025 glamping cotswolds banburyhillfarm biodiversity conservation planning environment tourism community refusal A contentious glamping development proposed for the Cotswolds is set to be refused by West Oxfordshire District Council next week following widespread objections from local residents and environmental groups. The scheme at … Read More