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The Curlew. Latin name Numenius arquata. The largest wading bird in Europe, the Curlew can be seen all year round in the UK, on the moorlands and uplands in the breeding season and on the estuaries...
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Yorkshire. A historic county of Northern England and the largest in the UK. Associated with many pivotal moments in history, including The Norman Conquest and The War of The Roses, Yorkshire has a...
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If I could have a penny for every single time I have read or written about the persecution of a hen harrier, I would be a very rich person by now. Perhaps even...
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Sitting in a rowing boat on the sparkling river, we sat trying to catch our breath after doing a practice 4 kilometre race piece. Gazing up the riverbank, where the bright sun illuminated...
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When we talk of villains and evil characters there is undoubtably a plethora of individuals and personalities who spring to mind for different people. Personally, I might think of The Joker, Maleficent, Dracula, Hannibal...
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Gin Trap: A mechanical trap designed to catch an animal using spring operated jaws either with or without a serrated edge or teeth. There is perhaps only one thing missing from this definition of...
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Too often we see too many articles, new stories and social media postings that are targeted at generating negative press towards some of our most magnificent species. What are these species? You’ve guess...
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Before we get started, I really should point out that my use of the word hunting is not meant in the traditional sense. By that I of course mean that I did not...
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Throughout history, humans have managed to spread across the globe, inhabiting some of the most inhospitable environments. We have come and we have gone from areas for a number of reasons, but we...
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It is no secret that the human race loves anything that has an air of mystery about it. Throughout our history we have always dabbled in myth, legend and mystery, with some of those...
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