Measures have been put in place around one of Europe's largest poultry farms following an outbreak of bird flu. A two-mile (3km) protection zone has been introduced at Glenrath Farms' Whim Poultry ...

Members of the public are being urged to stay alert after an outbreak of bird flu among geese at a nature reserve in the Highlands. RSPB Scotland confirmed that suspected cases of Highly Pathogenic ...

The number of rare corncrake birds in Scotland has risen for the first time in five years, according to a wildlife charity. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) Scotland’s annual ...

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Jenni McLeod, project lead for Cloud Hill wind farm, said: ''Once built, it will generate clean, renewable energy and deliver lasting benefits to Dumfries and Galloway, supporting local jobs and ...

A study has shown putting down food near bird eggs to draw away predators increases their chances of survival, leading to hopes the tactic can be used to save the capercaillie from potential ...

An aerial image of the wildfire at RSPB Scotland's Corrimony Nature Reserve last May RSPB Scotland says there are signs of recovery at a Highland nature reserve that was badly damaged by a wildfire ...

January can feel quiet outdoors but head to the woods or a wetland for some top birdwatching moments. At this time of year ...

Conservationists are calling for tougher regulation of grouse moors to end the persecution of Scotland’s raptors. RSPB Scotland has published a new report which it said details the clear associations ...

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The RSPB has accused gamekeepers of acting as apologists for the worst types of wildlife crime. The claim came after the Scottish Gamekeepers Association (SGA) questioned whether the charity should ...

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