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Smart technology reveals new gull behaviour

June 6, 2019 by Calvin Jones Leave a Comment

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Attaching sensors to animals in order to study their movements and record aspects of their behaviour has become commonplace over recent years. However, because they need to be lightweight, these automated bio-loggers typically have limited battery capacity.That's a challenge, particularly when you want to use power-hungry data collection methods like video.Now, by … [Read more...] about Smart technology reveals new gull behaviour

Nature Alert: make your voice heard in the EU review of conservation legislation

May 14, 2015 by Calvin Jones Leave a Comment

NatureAlert Protect EU Conservation Legislation

The European Commission is currently reviewing EU legislation as part of a Regulatory Fitness and Performance Programme (REFIT) -- and vital EU conservation laws like the Birds Directive and The Habitats Directive are coming under scrutiny as part of that process.NGOs across the EU are concerned that this review could potentially lead to a weakening of these vital … [Read more...] about Nature Alert: make your voice heard in the EU review of conservation legislation

Wakatobi Flowerpecker — new bird discovered by Irish scientists

June 9, 2014 by Calvin Jones Leave a Comment

Wakatobi Flowerpecker

A team of scientists from Trinity College Dublin has discovered a new bird species on the Tukangbesi Islands off the coast of Sulawesi in Indonesian.Dubbed the Wakatobi Flowerpecker (Wakatobi is an acronym derived from the names of the four main islands in the Tukangbesi chain, Wangi-wangi, Kaledupa, Tomia and Binongko) the Irish scientist demonstrated that the bird … [Read more...] about Wakatobi Flowerpecker — new bird discovered by Irish scientists

Tiny bat makes incredible migration across the North Sea

January 20, 2014 by Calvin Jones Leave a Comment

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New evidence from the UK has proved that tiny bats can and do cross the sea from Britain to mainland Europe. A thumb-sized Nathusius pipistrelle originally ringed in the UK has been recovered dead almost 600km away by bat researchers in the Netherlands.Because these tiny bats, which weigh just 6-15 grammes,  are too small to carry satellite tracking tags often fitted to … [Read more...] about Tiny bat makes incredible migration across the North Sea

Irish DNA analysis confirms first Welsh pine marten record in 40 years

November 7, 2012 by Calvin Jones Leave a Comment

Irish pine marten populations recovering

DNA analysis carried out at Waterford Institute of Technology has confirmed unequivocally that a dead pine marten found by the roadside near Newtown in Mid Wales is a native British animal… the first to be recovered in Wales since 1971. “The significance of this find cannot be overstated,” said Natalie Buttriss, Chief Executive with The Vincent Wildlife Trust (VWT). “It adds … [Read more...] about Irish DNA analysis confirms first Welsh pine marten record in 40 years

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