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BBC News
6 days ago
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- BBC News
Coquet Island sees Razorbill chicks fledge for the first time
Two Razorbill chicks have fledged for the first time on an island off the Northumberland Coast, conservationists have a small number of Razorbills have been seen attempting to breed on Coquet Island since 2021, July marked the first successful fledging of chicks, the RSPB charity said the island was not an obvious choice for the birds as they usually nested on cliffs, but up to 12 had been spotted this Goodwill, RSPB warden, said it was "incredibly rewarding" to see the population thrive. The RSPB said four eggs were laid to one breeding couple, with two chicks surviving and successfully fledging in birds are amber-listed in the UK in Birds of Conservation Concern 5 and their future depends on the health of the oceans and climate fishing and falling fish numbers all threaten the Razorbill, the conservation charity said. Ms Goodwill said the breeding suggested Coquet Island could provide a variety of habitats for different species."After seeing them make several unsuccessful breeding attempts over the past few years, it's incredibly rewarding to finally see these Razorbill chicks fledge," she said."Watching this small group grow and thrive feels like a sign that we're getting something right for nature here." Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Yahoo
17-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Livestream of kestrel chicks launched by Hampshire charity
A charity in Hampshire is streaming live footage of kestrel chicks for all to enjoy. The Hawk Conservancy Trust launched the kestrel cam on YouTube for viewers to watch intimate moments in the bird's nest. The camera is installed at a secret nest site in Hampshire and aims to raise awareness of the species which is on the Birds of Conservation Concern amber list. Read More Rare species of bird spotted on the roof of retirement home in Salisbury Farmer calls for action to protect endangered swift birds New five-metre nesting tower installed to support struggling bird populations The charity hopes the livestream will encourage people to support the conservation of the species, which is on the Birds of Conservation Concern amber list (Image: Supplied) Hawk Conservancy Trust CEO Penny Smout said: "This incredible opportunity to watch the life of nesting kestrels is a direct result of our work with species out in the countryside. "The webcam is within one of the hundreds of nest boxes we've installed as part of our Raptor Nest Box Project, which provides nesting opportunities to encourage breeding while allowing monitoring work aimed at identifying the causes of such worrying population decline." The charity hopes that people's enjoyment of the livestream will turn into support for the trust's efforts to combat issues such as habitat loss and decreasing prey populations. The kestrel cam can be found on the Hawk Conservancy Trust's YouTube page or via their website.
