Dossier
nesting birds
Coverage of nesting birds in the Nexus archive.
- 'Upsetting' that camp fire likely led to rare habitat blaze
A camp fire likely caused a rare habitat blaze, resulting in the death of nesting birds, reptiles, small mammals, and amphibians. The National Trust countryside manager expressed concern over the impact on local wildlife.
- Ministers urge City of London to act over swimmers in Hampstead Heath wildlife ponds
Ministers have written to the City of London urging it to stop people from swimming in a protected pond at Hampstead Heath after viral videos showed swimmers disturbing nesting birds, including swans and their cygnets. The incident involved an unhatched egg falling into water during the chaos.
- 'Devastating' fire hits protected nesting site
A 'devastating' fire on Sunday evening destroyed three acres of a protected nesting site for birds. Conservationists reported the damage, highlighting the impact on wildlife habitats.