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Good Cause of the Month

Gerald Durrell started out with a vision to create a stationary ark, a reservoir in which animals in need of protection could be kept and bred. Today, the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, headquartered in Jersey, has made a difference to more than 30 endangered species worldwide, and continues to maintain a record unparalleled by any organisation of its size.

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Situations wanted
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21 Fin whales spotted in Irish Sea

One of the largest ever known gatherings of Fin whales in British waters has recently been observed in the Celtic Deep, 50-70 nautical miles off the coasts of north Cornwall and south west Pembrokeshire.

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Where to watch wildlife in the UK
See the guide to wildlife watching in the UK.


Wildlife photography: How to enjoy it and how to do it better
Top tips for wildlife photographers.

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wildlife news from the week of 29th may

       bird news

       Whale and dolphin news


Bear watching in slovakia

The High Tatras is the highest mountain range in Central Europe outside of the Alps. There is also a high density of bears in the region. The unique terrain makes it possible to have a good chance of seeing bears at certain times of the year without the need to use hides.

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make nature count

RSPB hope Make Your Nature Count will start to build an even bigger picture of garden wildlife throughout the year. In addition to an hour watching birds, they also want to know about some of the other creatures visiting gardens.

Date: 4th - 12th June.  
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Growing Barn owls in my garden

In his easy writing style, Paul Hackney covers his growing fascination with nature as a youngster, which gradually transmogrifies into a passion for barn owls.

One of the better books of its genre.

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Walks Worldwide

Explore have been pioneering adventure travel for thirty years and their Discovery Adventures brochure features all their cultural, wildlife and wilderness holidays.  


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sussex springwatch festival

Now in its sixth year, celebrating the newly formed South Downs National Park, visitors can enjoy a fantastic free family day out getting closer to nature. From sheep shearing to bug hunting, wildlife workshops to woodcraft demonstrations, there's plenty to explore in the four themed ‘wild zones' with hands-on nature activities for all ages. There will also be live entertainment, a beer tent, local organic produce for sale and craft exhibitions and stalls. More details


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UK Wildlife Photography Competition 2011

The UK has some of the world's best wildlife, but not enough people realise it. We want to promote the wildlife of the UK so we are asking you to send us your best shots of the UK's wildlife and we have lined up some decent prizes for the best in each category and we will also donate £300 to a UK wildlife charity to be nominated by the winner.

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Staff shot of the month

80% of portraits are not about the subject but the background; remember this every time you press the trigger. 

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What is wrong with this frog?
Image sent in by reader Joe Borg of a frog in his pond. But the frog is all bloated, what is the problem here?


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10% off all Magnaloux binoculars and digiscopes

Magnaloux make a wide range of binoculars and digiscopes, and have kindly offered all readers of Wildlife Extra a 10% discount.

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