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Plight of wetland bird recognised in Australia

21. May 2013

Why is the Australian Painted Snipe being placed on the national Endangered List good news? It means that the beleaguered shorebird can finally receive the level of protection that it needs to survive…

Suwarrow Blog Twelve – Rainy days and frigatebird dance-offs

15. May 2013

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Suwarrow Blog Twelve – Rainy days and frigatebird dance-offs

The latest blog from wildlife filmmaker Nick Hayward as he joins a team from BirdLife and Te Ipukarea Society (BirdLife in the Cook Islands) eradicating rats from Suwarrow – a seabird mecca in the South Pacific.
Wet weather has brought with it some bad news for the operation…

Green Infrastructure – Enhancing Europe’s Natural Capital

14. May 2013

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On Monday 6th May the European Commission launched a new strategy to encourage the deployment of green infrastructure. The strategy also revealed a clear policy signal to ensure that the enhancement of natural processes that provide multiple benefits, such as green infrastructure, becomes a systematic part of spatial planning. This is a key element of the implementation of the EU’s Biodiversity Strategy towards 2020.

All aboard for sustainable fisheries!

14. May 2013

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On Monday 13th May, the day of the opening of the EU Fisheries Council in Brussels, BirdLife Europe together with other NGOs, politicians, fishermen and chefs joined forces to stop overfishing and preserve our oceans in the campaign All Aboard!

The case of the missing Kokako…

14. May 2013

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A blog from Forest & Bird’s (BirdLife in New Zealand) Mandy Herrick as she describes the case of Duncan the missing Kokako…

Suwarrow Blog Eleven – Coral moonscapes and cool tropical trade winds

11. May 2013

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Suwarrow Blog Eleven – Coral moonscapes and cool tropical trade winds

The latest blog from wildlife filmmaker Nick Hayward as he joins a team from BirdLife and Te Ipukarea Society (BirdLife in the Cook Islands) eradicating rats from Suwarrow – a seabird mecca in the South Pacific. Today the team reclaim their machete from a robber crab and enjoy the ‘modern’ comforts of Anchorage while contemplating a new departure date…

World Migratory Bird Day 2013 highlights importance of site networks for migratory birds

11. May 2013

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World Migratory Bird Day 2013 highlights importance of site networks for migratory birds

This weekend 11-12 May is World Migratory Bird Day 2013 is being celebrated in over 65 countries including events held by BirdLife Partners.

Suwarrow Blog Ten – The enemy emerges and coconut-crushing ‘robber crabs’ entertain

8. May 2013

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Suwarrow Blog Ten – The enemy emerges and coconut-crushing ‘robber crabs’ entertain

Today the crew take a well-earned break and spy their furry quarry…

My internship with BirdLife International

6. May 2013

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My exciting stay at BirdLife Africa Partnership Secretariat

Suwarrow Blog Nine – Working through the wasps

5. May 2013

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Suwarrow Blog Nine – Working through the wasps

The latest blog from wildlife filmmaker Nick Hayward as he joins a team from BirdLife and Te Ipukarea Society (BirdLife in the Cook Islands) eradicating rats from Suwarrow – a seabird mecca in the South Pacific. With the team safely on Suwarrow they get to work preparing for the operation whilst trying to avoid an army of wasps…

Suwarrow Blog Eight – Land ahoy!

3. May 2013

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The latest blog from wildlife filmmaker Nick Hayward as he joins a team from BirdLife and Te Ipukarea Society (BirdLife in the Cook Islands) eradicating rats from Suwarrow – a seabird mecca in the South Pacific. Today they land on Suwarrow and are welcomed by swarms of seabirds, sharks and crabs…

Suwarrow Blog Seven – All at sea

2. May 2013

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The latest blog from wildlife filmmaker Nick Hayward as he joins a team from BirdLife and Te Ipukarea Society (BirdLife in the Cook Islands) eradicating rats from Suwarrow – a seabird mecca in the South Pacific. During this latest blog the team are out at sea and dealing with breaking tow-ropes, noisy generators and Cookie-cutter Sharks…

NABU International launches fund to support families of rangers killed in action

1. May 2013

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NABU International launches fund to support families of rangers killed in action

A Ranger Family Support Fund was launched in Ethiopia last week to provide financial assistance to the families that are left behind from rangers who lose their lives to poachers

Suwarrow Blog Six – Setting sail

29. April 2013

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The latest blog from wildlife filmmaker Nick Hayward as he joins a team from BirdLife and Te Ipukarea Society (BirdLife in the Cook Islands) eradicating rats from Suwarrow – a seabird mecca in the South Pacific. Today the team have finally left Rarotonga’s main harbour and are heading north hoping to spy Sperm whales…