The BASC Wing Survey – vital wildlife data in the bag
21 January 2026
Heather Warrender explains how your contributions to the BASC Wing Survey shape wildfowl research and our understanding of population dynamics.
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Why predators and landscapes matter for breeding wader conservation
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Breeding waders remain among the UK’s most threatened bird groups, despite decades of targeted conservation efforts.
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16 January 2026
The Eat Game Awards celebrate the chefs, butchers, retailers and rising stars bringing British wild game to the table.