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Daily Mail
4 days ago
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- Daily Mail
BBC Breakfast presenters Luxmy Gopal and Ben Bland are left stunned after 'impatient guest' attempts an early exit from the studio floor
BBC Breakfast viewers had something to hoot about on Sunday morning after a restless barn owl attempted to escape the studio floor. Presenters Luxmy Gopal and Ben Bland were conducting a straightforward interview with staff from the Cheshire based Vale Royal Falconry Centre when feathers were ruffled, at least in a manner of speaking, on the BBC sofa. Ending the show with a segment on bird conservation, both Gopal and Bland were taken aback when special guest Rusty the owl - brought along by staff-member Annette - opened its wings and attempted to fly out of the Salford Quays studio. Fortunately, the nocturnal bird was securely tethered, meaning escape was impossible. 'I think Rusty says it's time to finish,' joked Gopal. 'Thank you for being patient!' Away from the studio floor the editor of BBC Breakfast is taking an extended period of leave after allegations about his behaviour, according to BBC News. Richard Frediani has been in charge of the morning show since 2019 and accepted a Bafta last month when BBC Breakfast: The Post Office Special scooped the news coverage award. Media outlets reported that an internal investigation is being carried out following allegations of bullying. BBC News reported that an HR adviser from consultancy firm PwC is also supporting the corporation as it looks into the culture of the morning TV show. Meanwhile, The Sun newspaper has reported that BBC bosses have spoken to Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty about two alleged incidents, which include an allegation of bullying, in three years. A BBC spokesperson said: 'While we do not comment on individual cases, we take all complaints about conduct at work extremely seriously.' It is understood that any complaint at the BBC is reviewed on its own merits and the appropriate action taken as a result, with a range of actions on the table. In April, BBC executives Tim Davie and Samir Shah vowed that 'today is the day we draw a line in the sand' after an independent review found some 'well-known names' are 'not being held to account for poor behaviour'. The workplace culture review, led by management consultant Grahame Russell from Change Associates, was launched in the wake of the furore over disgraced former newsreader Huw Edwards. Elsewhere, presenter host Nina Warhurst announced she would be stepping down from her role as BBC Breakfast's resident business reporter at the end of March. Nina, who joined in 2018, revealed on X (formerly Twitter): 'Hanging up the high-viz & hairnet as I join the BBC's News at One.' She added: 'Our London team built a gem of a programme & it's a privilege to be on the Salford team taking it forward.' 'The teenage me who lived half a mile from here & dreamed of journalism would NOT believe it.' Richard's tweet read: 'Delighted to welcome Nina Warhurst as a regular presenter of the News at One from April. 'Congratulations - a brilliant addition to the team in Salford.'
Daily Mail
14-07-2025
- Science
- Daily Mail
Heartbreaking footage reveals a plastic 'death trap' in birds' nests - with chicks getting entangled in ropes that strangle their limbs
Next time you drop rubbish on the ground, it could end up killing a bird in its own nest. Heartbreaking photos and video footage reveal white storks – one of Europe's biggest birds – tangled up in plastic waste, rope and other harmful human debris. Scientists at the University of East Anglia (UEA) say the species, once common in the UK, is harvesting carelessly disposed trash to build their nests. It is turning their home into a plastic 'death trap' – often killing young chicks through limb loss, strangulation, ingestion and more. The photos, snapped in Portugal, reveal several white stork nests littered with blue rope, plastic bags, wrappers, tissues, fabric and even a soft toy. White storks are opportunistic foragers when searching for food or building nests, meaning they often end up collecting our junk. Aldina Franco, a professor in ecology and global environmental change at UAE who took some of these images, said the birds 'suffer a horrible death', calling it a 'serious issue'. 'These chicks get entangled in synthetic ropes when they are very young and the ropes slowly strangle their limbs as they grow, mostly legs and feet,' he said. The UAE scientists worked with colleagues in Portugal to examine the impact of plastics and rope in the nests of white storks there. They monitored and photographed 32 white stork colonies and 568 nests in Alentejo and the Algarve, southern Portugal, over four years. Overall, they found human-derived materials present in a whopping 91 per cent of the 568 stork nests monitored during the period. Soft plastic, like plastic bags, was the most common material, found in 65 per cent of the nests, followed by synthetic ropes (the main cause of entanglement) in 42 per cent of nests. Baler twine, a slow-degrading polypropylene rope, accounted for 63 per cent of the entanglements and was present particularly in colonies surrounded by agricultural areas. Overall, white stork chicks in nests containing a higher number of rope material were more likely to become entangled and had lower survival rates. During one year of weekly checking (2023), 35 out of 290 birds too young to leave their nest (nestlings) became entangled in some type of synthetic material. Many of these nestlings died, often due to injuries such as necrosis (death of body tissue) and limb loss. Where possible, researchers accessed nests with ladders to free the nestlings from the materials – but many other nests were inaccessible. White stork leg has become tangled in tightly-wound fibre, causing pain and leaving a potentially permanent mark. The leg is still swollen from the entanglement 'In some cases they still died from the consequences of their wounds,' lead author Ursula Heinze, a postgraduate researcher at UEA, told MailOnline. The white stork (Ciconia ciconia) has a wide range across Europe, but is clustered in the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal) and much of eastern and central Europe. The species – known for clattering their bills as a form of communication – frequently nests near or within human settlements and tends to rely on landfills as foraging grounds. 'White storks are known to incorporate discarded human-made materials into their nests, frequently nest near or within human settlements and often forage on organic waste at landfill sites,' said co-author Dr Inês Catry at the University of Lisbon. 'The reasons for using these materials in nest-building are not fully understood. 'But they may relate to their availability and the scarcity of natural ones, while some might also be mistaken for food, being inadvertently incorporated in the nests.' The authors acknowledge that their study, published in the journal Ecological Indicators, only looked at one species in one country. But they say white stork is an 'indicator species', meaning it will reflect a broader trend in the environment – not limited to Portugal. Pictured, healthy chicks in a nest built with no synthetic waste. On land, the incorporation of human-derived materials into bird nests is already well documented White storks are native to the British Isles and evidence suggests that they were once widely distributed here before their decline, due to factors such as overhunting with guns and habitat loss. Thanks to reintroduction efforts, white storks are making a comeback in Britain, including at Knepp Estate in Sussex. The research team, including researchers from the University of Montpellier and University of Lisbon, know pollution like this is widespread – on land and in the sea. Such materials are also now being found in nests in the UK and other countries, such as Ukraine. 'In Ukraine, for example, solders are finding nests with fibre optic wires from remote controlled drones,' said Professor Franco. 'In the UK, several passerines, such as goldfinches and wrens, have also started using different colour polypropylene threads to build their nests. 'People spotting empty nests at the end of the breeding season may have started to notice this. 'Impact of plastic in the nests can be underestimated because the negative effects of human-produced materials tend to happen in the early life of the chicks, at an average age of two weeks, and the deaths can go unnoticed.' White storks are now enjoying a population boom of their own amid a conservation project that has seen them return to English skies for the first time in centuries. The White Stork Project, which is based at the Knepp Estate in West Sussex, has 25 home-grown storks which have chosen to spend the winter in the UK. The birds first laid eggs in 2020 and conservationists say the numbers are getting close to a 'critical mass' which could see the birds finally recover to numbers not seen for centuries. 2024 saw 53 chicks fledge at Knepp - double the previous year's 26 - giving high hopes that storks will start to recolonise other parts of England. The secret of Knepp's success is creating a colony of more than 20 non-flying storks rescued from accidents with powerlines and roads in Poland. These are kept in a six-acre pen in the middle of the rewilding project. This helps attract wild birds from Europe and also gives Knepp's free-flying storks - offspring of the penned birds - confidence and security in numbers. As well as stretching their wings in the air, the overwintering white storks can be found following the Tamworth pigs and longhorn cattle around the rewilding estate, trailing them for unearthed worms in the disturbed soil.
Telegraph
01-07-2025
- General
- Telegraph
How to support the birds in your garden
Many of the UK's bird species are in serious decline, largely due to habitat destruction and the collapse of food chains caused by development, intensive farming, pesticide use and climate change. Red-listed species at risk of extinction include the swift, house sparrow, house martin, tree sparrow, starling, greenfinch, skylark and cuckoo. The song thrush, wren, tawny owl, curlew, bullfinch and dunnock are on the amber list. These lists are compiled by wildlife organisations, including the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB). According to the RSPB, between 1995 and 2023 the UK's swift population fell by 68 per cent, house martins by 42 per cent and starlings by 57 per cent. Chaffinch numbers are down 34 per cent, while greenfinches have declined by 66 per cent. Since 1970, almost 30 million house sparrows have disappeared from the UK. In response, the Swift Garden – a show garden at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival, running from today (1 July) until 6 July – demonstrates how a naturalistic approach can benefit all garden birds. A collaboration between the RHS and the RSPB, the garden by landscape designer Lilly Gomm and horticulturist Coralie Thomas offers practical ideas we can all adopt to support the birds that visit our gardens. Here is some expert advice from Gomm and Thomas, along with wildlife specialists Adrian Thomas (RSPB) and Helen Bostock (RHS). Introduce multiple habitats To support garden birds, we need to focus on increasing the natural availability of food and shelter. 'A good habitat is all about creating a nature-rich, insect-rich space,' says Thomas. A garden can be neat and attractive while still being wildlife-friendly – but a clinically tidy space won't do. Multiple habitats help sustain a wide range of insects and invertebrates: woodlice and termites thrive in decaying log piles; slugs and snails shelter under dead leaves; grasshoppers and ants live in grassy areas; and dragonflies and beetles are drawn to ponds. Look to woodland glade design Many popular garden birds – including blackbirds, robins, blue tits and great tits – were originally woodland species, so they're naturally drawn to a woodland glade-style layout. This means planting shrubs and trees around the edges, with open areas of grass and flowers in the centre. The outer planting provides shelter, nesting sites and food, while the inner space offers ideal hunting grounds. Aim for plant diversity and continuity Diversity feeds biodiversity, so a wide variety of plants will help attract a range of edible insects and pollinators. 'When combining plants, make sure there's something of interest each month – both visually and for wildlife – so your garden evolves throughout the year,' says Gomm. Using a mix of native and non-native ornamentals can help achieve this. In the Swift Garden, native species such as Galium verum (lady's bedstraw), Acer campestre (field maple) and Rosa canina (dog rose) attract native insects, while non-natives like Nepeta kubanica (catmint), Verbascum bombyciferum (Broussa mullein) and Scabiosa columbaria ssp. ochroleuca (pale yellow scabious) help extend the supply of pollen and nectar. Include 'weeds' Leaving some 'weeds', such as dandelions and bird's-foot trefoil, adds colour and provides nectar and food for caterpillars, a delicacy enjoyed by many birds. Plant to attract pollinators Pollinators help keep your garden thriving, providing not only plant life but also shelter, berries, seeds and insects for birds. The nectar in single-flowered and spiked herbaceous perennials and annuals – such as helenium, cranesbill and lavender – is far more accessible to pollinators than that of dense, double-headed cultivars. Planting a variety of flower shapes attracts a broader range of species, including some of the UK's 250-plus types of bee. For example, tubular flowers like foxgloves and penstemons are ideal for long-tongued bumblebees. Late-winter and early-spring blooms, such as snowdrops and crocuses, are vital for early-emerging bees, while autumn-flowering asters, chrysanthemums and rudbeckia provide sustenance as other sources fade. Provide food for birds All kinds of creatures provide food for birds. Flying insects such as aphids, mosquitoes, hoverflies and small beetles are favourites of swifts and house martins. Blackbirds feed on slugs uncovered beneath dead leaves, while robins, starlings and wrens hunt for grubs and worms in lawns and soil. Berry-bearing shrubs and trees – including female holly, ivy (which is high in fat and especially nutritious), hawthorn and pyracantha – also help sustain birds, says Bostock. Overwintering seedheads, such as teasel and sedum, further boost the food supply. Grow fruit trees Fruit trees are a great starting point, says Thomas, as you can choose a rootstock to suit the size of your garden. They provide blossom for pollinators, while moth and butterfly caterpillars feed on the leaves – and are, in turn, eaten by birds and their chicks. The bark shelters spiders and butterfly eggs, and windfall apples offer food for winter thrushes and redwings. Plus, you get to enjoy some of the fruit yourself. Accept some pest damage Allowing foliage to be nibbled by caterpillars and earwigs helps maintain a healthy food chain. The Swift Garden includes a chewed-up Tilia henryana, an aphid-covered Epilobium hirsutum (great willowherb), and dead stems left in place on Viburnum opulus and Rosa canina to support overwintering wildlife. 'Some people get very annoyed when their hostas are eaten, but you could look at it as having some very healthy slugs – and, in turn, some very happy birds,' says Gomm. 'A garden will balance itself out naturally, without us needing to spray it.' Avoid an antiseptic garden Far from being low-maintenance, gardens dominated by hard landscaping – such as decking, fencing and artificial grass – are costly in more ways than one, says Thomas. 'A hedge is cheaper to install and easier to maintain than a fence. Fences may seem like the quick, simple option, but they're not – they blow down, rot, need preserving or end up having to be replaced. People often worry they haven't got green fingers, but many plants are very easy to care for – especially trees and shrubs. Once they're established and watered in, they pretty much look after themselves.' Offer places for birds to nest Meticulously restored buildings can also pose a problem. Swifts spend nearly their entire lives on the wing – eating, sleeping and mating in flight. They arrive in the UK from Africa in April or May and leave by August, only landing to lay eggs and raise their young. These birds typically return to the same nest each year, but their favoured sites – small holes under the eaves of houses and churches – have been largely lost to redevelopment. Some developers, such as Barratt and Redrow, are now incorporating swift bricks into new builds, and anyone can fit a nesting box for swifts or other species onto the side of their home. Birds also need nooks, crannies and thick foliage to thrive. 'Retaining cavities in mature trees and pruning bushes helps create dense nesting opportunities,' says Bostock. Tree cavities are especially important for species such as the starling, blue tit, little owl, nuthatch and kestrel. Do not sideline wildlife 'Some people think, 'I like wildlife, so I'll allocate a little corner of the garden to it – maybe behind the shed,'' says Thomas. 'But you can support wildlife throughout the whole garden. Rather than dividing it into a 'human' bit and a 'wildlife' bit, the more we think of humans and wildlife as interconnected, the better.' Choose feeding stations with care Unless you're prepared to keep bird tables and feeding stations scrupulously clean, you could be harming birds rather than helping them. Increasing evidence suggests that, for some species, feeding stations can be deadly. Trichomonosis – a parasitic disease that affects birds' ability to swallow – is a growing concern, particularly among finches. Greenfinch and chaffinch populations in the UK have been badly affected. The disease is thought to spread through infected birds' saliva left on tables and feeders, and organisations such as the RSPB are actively researching the issue. The RSPB recommends thoroughly cleaning feeders, bird baths and tables once a week with hot, soapy water and detergent (for guidance, visit
Associated Press
29-06-2025
- General
- Associated Press
Global Times: Grassroots organizations in China witness more participation, harness new technologies in remarkable bird conservation efforts
BEIJING, June 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- At 5:30 am, the mudflats at the mouth of the Liao River in Northeast China's Liaoning Province are still shrouded in mist. Jiang Shui, now 63 years old, stuffs his binoculars, water bottle, and dry food into his backpack, hops on his bicycle, and heads off with his water fork, rubber boat, and other tools for a special task - dismantling bird nets. Jiang meets with other team members of a 'flying squad' to begin their patrol. This is just another ordinary day for the volunteers at the Saunders' Gull Conservation Society (SGCS), China's first environmental NGO based in Panjin, Liaoning Province, operating with dedication for 34 years. Located in Panjin, this area is home to the world's largest reed coastal wetland, marking the southernmost limit of red-crowned crane breeding and is also the largest breeding ground for the Saunders's gull, according to information provided by the SGCS. The actions of the SGCS are part of a nationwide bird conservation campaign that the country is conducting for ecological preservation. China's National Forestry and Grassland Administration (NFGA) recently held a special meeting to launch nationwide bird protection activities, including assisting relevant departments in crackdowns on illegal hunting and the trade of birds, and launching ecological civilization awareness campaigns. Bird protection is an important component of Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization. The Party and government leaders attach great importance to bird conservation and have issued several critical instructions, emphasizing the importance of 'implementation,' read an announcement on the website of the NFGA. Under the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization, China's migratory bird protection efforts have achieved remarkable results in recent years. Awareness of biodiversity and bird protection has significantly improved across society, with a growing number of volunteers actively participating in bird protection activities. A shared mission Under the leadership of its president, 74-year-old Liu Detian, a 'flying squad' and key organizations within the SGCS have become tenacious ecological sentinels. According to Liu, the 'flying squad' was initially a local mountaineering and cycling team. 'They often found bird nets during their activities and would rescue trapped birds. In 2014, we officially incorporated them into the association to form a professional migratory bird protection team. Their primary mission is patrolling and quickly rescuing injured birds,' Liu said. As president, Liu also participates in patrols. He explains that the team packs dry food and water but returns daily - no overnight stays. Dressed for hiking, sometimes with volunteer vests, they wear windproof gear, goggles, and gloves. Departures vary by season, often before dawn to arrive at daybreak. Five years ago, Jiang retired from a state-owned enterprise and joined the squad. 'The Panjin wetlands are abundant with bird resources. I love birds and find this work to be very meaningful.' 'The frequency of activities varies; sometimes we go several times a week, sometimes just once a week. We have a group, and whenever someone initiates an activity, we go together to patrol the wetlands and clear bird nets,' he told the Global Times. Jiang vividly remembers each time he and his team members fulfilled the mission of rescuing precious birds. He narrated stories about escorting an injured Saunders's gull to Tangshan in Hebei Province for treatment despite a 600-kilometer one-way trip during heavy rains, and a near-death yellow-legged gull having its head stuck in the mud while fishing. 'I could tell you stories until midnight,' he said. Since its establishment, the flying squad has tirelessly patrolled the wetlands, dismantled over 70 bird nets and rescued more than 300 trapped birds. The SGCS now has 40,000 volunteers. Though winters in Liaoning are harsh, and migratory birds migrate south, it's not off-season for the squad and the SGCS, as they shift their focus to habitat protection. 'Compared to poaching, wetland development is far more destructive. Poaching might harm dozens of birds, but the development of a wetland for other uses can destroy the habitat of thousands of birds,' Liu explained. The SGCS also works closely with local government. In 2010, a 300,000-acre wetland development project quietly started during the Chinese New Year. However, SGCS volunteers noticed this project and immediately reported to local authorities. 'We contacted the head of the Ecology and Environment Bureau of Panjin and invited the media to the site. The bureau chief asked, 'Did you conduct an environmental impact assessment?' When the developers admitted they had not, the project was halted immediately,' Liu recalled. Liu shared that after more than 30 years of consistent teamwork, Saunders's gull conservation efforts have yielded remarkable results. In 2006, Panjin was awarded the 'Hometown of the Saunders's Gulls' title by the China Wildlife Conservation Association. Meanwhile, other regions in China have also achieved success in protecting Saunders's gulls. For instance, the population of Saunders's gulls in the Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve in East China's Shandong Province, increased from 2,800 in 2013 to 8,676 in 2020, making it one of the largest breeding grounds for the species in China, according to CCTV. Embracing new technologies In addition to traditional methods like patrols and net dismantling, new technologies are incorporated into China's bird protection. 'In recent bird protection projects, we installed monitoring equipment that allows for 24-hour monitoring from up to 100 kilometers away. This system enables us to fully observe the process from egg-laying and incubation to the fledging of chicks, and intervene as needed,' said Liu. The solution to the problem of oriental white storks nesting on high-voltage transmission towers was largely made possible by new technology. Oriental white storks, which are under national first-class protection, nest on high-voltage transmission towers due to a lack of tall trees. Now artificial nests can be built to attract the storks to move away from the power towers, according to Liu. Meanwhile, using drones for patrols, Internet Protocol technology, and remote monitoring, the efficiency of bird protection and addressing of the human-bird conflict have significantly improved. Many regions in China are advancing the use of new technologies to support bird conservation. At Poyang Lake in East China's Jiangxi Province, a smart management platform integrates high-definition cameras, sensors, and AI recognition, while drones are employed for efficient patrols and aerial monitoring across the entire area. Water levels are scientifically regulated using algorithmic predictions to optimize habitats. In Dianchi Lake, Kunming, Southwest China's Yunnan Province, a combination of fixed cameras, drone patrols, and acoustic monitoring is utilized. These technologies effectively address the spatial and temporal limitations and manpower shortages of traditional monitoring methods, read an article on People's Daily. In addition to actively promoting new technologies, China has long been committed to raising public awareness in bird conservation. Since the beginning of this year, the NFGA has guided localities in organizing themed awareness campaigns such as 'Bird-Loving Week' during the migratory seasons. These activities have attracted over 14 million participants, both online and offline, significantly enhancing public awareness, according to the NFGA. 'Thirty years ago, some still saw bird protection as 'an unimportant task,' but today, the situation has changed. Conservation work is highly respected across all sectors of society, and people are willing to lend a hand,' Liu added. An expanding network In recent years, many self-organized bird protectors have emerged in China. For example, in Changde, Central China's Hunan Province, farmer Nie Luomin has been working in environmental protection and fighting illegal poaching for over a decade, and was recognized as an outstanding bird protection volunteer by the China Foundation for Rural Development, reported local media outlet Changde Daily. In Tianjin, photographer Wang Jianmin has been observing and protecting oriental storks for years, witnessing the changes in this precious species, The Paper reported. In Liu's opinion, grassroots bird conservation efforts in China have undergone profound changes in the past decade. A notable feature is the significant increase in participation. 'Not only has our local rescue network flourished, but new conservation organizations have sprung up across the country, like mushrooms after rain.' More importantly, a close network of connections has been established between conservation organizations nationwide. 'This connection goes beyond just information sharing; it has promoted frequent technical exchanges. Cross-regional collaboration is more than just technical support; it is key to spreading advanced conservation ideas.' Behind all this is a remarkable rise in the public awareness of environmental protection and bird conservation. The societal atmosphere of protection formed across the nation has been a crucial factor in the growth of rare bird populations, Liu emphasized. According to the People's Daily, in 2024, the number of overwintering waterfowl in China reached its highest recorded figure. However, illegal hunting and trade of birds and other wildlife species continue to occur in some areas, posing a threat to the safety of bird populations and other wildlife. Since the beginning of this year, the NFGA has continuously strengthened the protection of bird habitats and the monitoring of overwintering waterfowl, as well as deploying law enforcement and regulatory oversight to protect migratory birds during their migration. The administration has led 11 departments in a joint operation aimed at combating illegal wildlife trade. Nationwide, 3,917 cases involving the destruction of bird and wildlife resources have been investigated, with 265 criminal groups dismantled, effectively deterring illegal activities. About 810,000 individuals have participated in patrolling key areas, removing 14,000 bird nets, according to the NFGA. Looking ahead, the NFGA said it will issue a notice to further deepen bird protection activities, holding all parties accountable through enhanced law enforcement, improved monitoring networks, and increased public education efforts. The momentum of volunteer protection efforts has never slowed down, and it continues to radiate new energy. Jiang has observed that many passionate young people are joining the 'flying squad' and other conservation activities. These young volunteers are not only full of energy but also demonstrate a strong interest in systematic bird research and scientific protection methods. Looking toward the future, the association has developed a clear blueprint for growth. Liu shared their plans, which include establishing larger environmental education bases to attract more people, especially young people, to come and experience ecological conservation. 'Now, the birds in Panjin are no longer afraid of humans; they even approach people on the streets. One day, there will no longer be a need for a 'flying squad' across the country because everyone will already be a member,' Liu said. View original content: SOURCE Global Times
BBC News
29-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Bird conservation charity's £4.9k education boost
A bird conservation charity has received lottery funding to develop an outdoor education programme to encourage children to connect with BirdLife received £4,900 to expand its education programme for species monitoring in the Point of Ayre Nature Reserve, which is run by the money would be used to buy equipment such as moth traps, bat detectors, butterfly nets and action cameras for schools and community groups to borrow for Graham from Manx BirdLife, said it would enable more people to "engage directly with the natural world, develop a deeper understanding of the species around us and become active participants in conservation efforts". 'Inspire future generations' "It's an exciting opportunity for the Isle of Man community to help protect and preserve our natural heritage," she the last academic year, about 2,500 children participated in activities as part of Manx BirdLife Education Kelly, chairman of the Manx Lottery Trust, said it was "wonderful to see the charity creating opportunities for people of all ages to connect with nature and contribute to wildlife conservation."It will inspire future generations to care for the natural world around them." Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
