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Eurasian Bittern distribution and abundance in the UK during the 2009/10 winter

02 November 2011 Comments Main paper ... Read More

Conservation research news

01 February 2004 Comments News and comment The conflict between raptor conservation and the maintenance of high densities of grouse for shooting interests has often led to the suggestion that illegal use of poisoned baits to control predators is more likely to occur on grouse moors than in othe... Read More

Mystery photographs

01 February 1985 Comments Main paper  It is late in the year and you are sitting alone in a hide overlooking an area of pools, reedbeds arid small bushes. Suddenly, as if by magic, a large bird materialises at the edge of a nearby reedbed. The combination of large size, thick, p... Read More

Status of Bitterns in Europe since 1976

01 January 1981 Comments Main paper Following a decline in much of Europe, probably due to drainage and persecution, the Bittern Botaurus stellaris has become much scarcer in many countries during the present century {BWP). With its extensive breeding range and the migratory nature of pa... Read More