Bird Flu Outbreak in Thames Valley Swans

Volunteers and the public are racing to contain a suspected bird flu outbreak among swans in the Thames Valley, with over 320 cases recorded since October and concerns the spread is wider than official figures show.

1926: Industrial Pollution in Yorkshire Dales

A 1926 country diary entry laments how industrial pollution from northern towns reached remote Yorkshire landscapes, with smells from Lancaster oilcloth works detected at Ribblehead.

US Bomb Cyclone: Record Cold, Snow, and Iguana Fallout

A powerful bomb cyclone has brought freezing temperatures and heavy snow to millions across the eastern United States, resulting in two fatalities in North Carolina and causing iguanas to fall from trees in Florida.

UK Ice Warnings After Weeks of Heavy Rain

Yellow weather warnings for ice have been issued for South West England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with icy patches expected on untreated surfaces and risk of injuries from slips.

Free Stay on UK Island for Puffin Counters

Skomer Island in Wales is recruiting volunteers to count puffins in exchange for free accommodation and expenses. The seabird monitoring role includes training and runs from May to June 2026.

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