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Understanding Curlew populations in Wales

Several tracking projects combine to determine the migration routes, wintering locations and breeding season movements of Welsh Curlew.

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The training involves three weekly online modules, with a large interactive component and complemented by supported self-study exercises. We place a strong emphasis on providing you with tools and techniques that will...

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What’s the score for Copeland’s symphony of seabirds?

Northern Ireland Seabird Coordinator Katherine Booth Jones describes her love for the wild coastal habitats of Northern Ireland and the charismatic seabirds that inhabit them.

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