FROM AMY AT MARINE CONSERVATION ASKS CAN YOU HELP THE BOTTLENOSE DOLPHINS

Donate to our Big Give appeal and your donation will be doubled View in browser Banner image: Right: A northern gannet is looking down at her nest which has an egg in it. The egg and the gannet have a lurid yellow smear on them. Text: Stop the Ocean Chemical Crisis. Hi John, Happy Earth Day! Our Big Give appeal to Stop the Ocean Chemical Crisis is now live. For this week only, any donation you make will be doubled by the Big Give and our generous partners at Sonardyne and the Marsh Charitable Trust. This means your £5 becomes £10, £10 becomes £20 and £25 becomes £50, at no extra cost to you. Donate today A short video clip of a bottlenose dolphin swimming playfully above coral Credit: vkilikov Because it's Earth Day, I thought I'd share some facts about one of my favourite marine mammals: the highly sociable bottlenose dolphin. Did you know that when they breach the water, they can leap up to 5m above the waves? They're also incredibly clever. One study placed marks on two dolphins’ bodies; both dolphins used a mirror to investigate the marked parts of their bodies, suggesting that they can recognise their own reflection. How incredible is that? Unfortunately for the bottlenose dolphin, they're one of the many marine species that are being impacted by the ocean chemical crisis. Exposure to harmful 'forever chemicals', called PFAS, means they're struggling to fight illness because their liver, kidney, blood and immune systems aren't working effectively. I find it utterly heartbreaking to think that animals are suffering because of humans. At the Marine Conservation Society, we've been campaigning for a universal restriction on PFAS. We've been making great progress, with the UK Government announcing their PFAS Plan in January of this year. We know we can do more, but we need your help, John. You can double your impact by donating to our Big Give appeal today. Every donation we receive will enable us to continue demanding change for our ocean, as well as provide us with funding for vital scientific research to better understand how PFAS affect the health of our ocean and the marine life that call it home. Stop the ocean chemical crisis poisoning dolphins. Donate today. Thanks so much for your support. Amy Marine Conservation Society Donate Contact us Unsubscribe The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) is the UK charity dedicated to protecting our seas, shores and wildlife. Marine Conservation Society | Company Limited by Guarantee (England and Wales) No. 2550966 Registered Charity No. England and Wales No. 1004005 | Scotland No. SC037480 VAT No. 321 4912 32 Registered Office: Overross House, Ross Park, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7US. Scottish Office: CBC House, 24 Canning Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8EG.

PROTECT THE WILD — CAN YOU HELP IN YOUR OWN AREA

Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more Help us fight for wildlife near YOU ROB POWNALL APR 23 READ IN APP Hi everyone :) A few months ago we brought on a dedicated Scottish campaigns manager (Devon Docherty) and it got me thinking about how we can better represent wildlife across all of the UK. To help us tailor our campaigns and close the gaps where British wildlife needs more voices, could you tell us where you’re based? We’d love to know how many of you are from each corner of the British isles and beyond! :) It’s just a single question Google form and takes five seconds :) The responses will be incredibly valuable in helping shape our future work. Respond SHARE LIKE COMMENT RESTACK © 2026 Protect the Wild Protect the Wild, 71-75 Shelton Street Covent Garden, London, W2CH 9JQ Unsubscribe Start writing

CORNWALL WILDLIFE TRUST UPATES US AS TO WHAT IS GOING ON

View this email in your browser APRIL NEWS Spring has truly arrived, and across Cornwall, hedgerows are bursting into bloom, splashes of colour are appearing on clifftops and woodland floors, and birdsong is once again filling the air. There’s no better time to head outdoors and reconnect with Cornwall’s stunning countryside and coast. Read on to discover what species to keep an eye out for, the latest news wildlife news, and ways you can help care for the wild places we all love. Last chance to offer your feedback! As a valued member of Cornwall Wildlife Trust, we’d love to hear your feedback on what your membership and the work that it supports means to you. Take the 10-minute survey NATURE NEWS Cornwall Council U-turn on glyphosate We're delighted that Cornwall Council has voted to delay the planned reintroduction of glyphosate based weedkillers. Councillors voted 61 to seven to challenge the decision, following public protests, concerns raised by organisations including ourselves, and more than 13,000 petition signatures from Cornish residents. We’re hopeful this extended timeframe will now allow for proper public engagement and exploration of safer alternatives. Thank you to everyone who got involved and helped make your voices heard! Read the full article NEW BIRD FEEDER GUIDANCE Changes in how and when we feed garden birds can have a big impact on their health. New guidance from the RSPB encourages us to feed seasonally to help reduce disease risk - notably against trichomonosis, which has already caused serious declines in species like greenfinch and chaffinch - affecting their ability to swallow food, and can be fatal. From May to October, stop feeding seeds and peanuts to prevent crowding and disease risks, instead offer a small amount of mealworms, fat balls or suet year-round. Natural food is plentiful at this time of year, but disease risk is higher. From November to April, feed seeds and peanuts in moderation, when the benefit to birds are likely to be greatest. The guidance also suggests weekly cleaning of feeders and moving them after a clean to clear debris underneath, as well as changing drinking water daily and cleaning baths weekly will have a big impact on bird health. Find out more about their new guidance here. EVENTS Smuggler’s Cottage Holidays 06 May - 09 May | Looe Island Immerse yourself in Looe Island’s nature and unwind to the sound of lapping waves in the quaint and cosy Smuggler’s Cottage, or get grounded in simplicity in our Bell Tent. Beaver Walks at Woodland Valley Farm - with BBQ! Thu 7 May | 6pm - 10pm Join us a locally sourced BBQ, followed by a guided walk around our fantastic beaver project at Woodland Valley Farm. Biological Recorder’s Conference 2026 Sat 9 May | 2pm - 9.30pm | Penryn Campus Join us for the annual Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Biological Recorders Conference 2026, exploring the theme Nature in the Dark. See all events OPEN GARDENS Bolts Quarry Farm near Bodmin opens its door and kicks off the Open Garden season this weekend. Join us for some tea and cake, a wander amongst the flowers, and go home with plenty of gardening tips and maybe even a plant or two… By coming along, you’ll not only enjoy a wonderful day out but also supporting Cornwall’s wildlife and wild places for future generations. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Bolts Quarry - Sun 26 April | 2pm - 5pm | Bodmin Lavethan Manor - Sun 17 May | 2pm - 5pm | Bodmin Higher Trenedden - Sun 7 June | 2pm - 5pm | Pelynt Hole Farm - Sun 28 June | 2pm - 5pm | Liskeard Meadowside - Sun 19 June | 2pm - 5pm | Redruth Trelan - Sun 9 Aug | 2pm - 5pm | St Ives South Bosent - Sun 23 Aug | 2pm - 5pm | Liskeard Pedn Billy - Sun 13 Sept | 2pm - 5pm | Mawnan Smith APRIL SPOTTER’S GUIDE Expect your wildlife sightings to soar this April, with migrant birds arriving back to our shores and spring flowers attracting a wealth of pollinators and insects. Do you know your swifts from your swallows? Look out for the long boomerang wing of the swift versus the long fork of the swallow’s tail. Sand martins are the smallest of the bunch and are usually nest in sandy banks, whereas house martins are more commonly spotted around our towns and villages, as their name suggests. Read the blog See the full guide Images: Robin - Gillian Day Looe Island - David Chapman Bat - Dale Shut/2020VISION Beaver - Jo Noon Snorkeller - Shorereach Finals Facebook icon Instagram icon LinkedIn icon YouTube icon © 2026 Cornwall Wildlife Trust. All rights reserved. Registered charity number 214929. Privacy Policy and T&Cs Our mailing address is: Cornwall Wildlife Trust Five Acres, Allet, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9DJ Want to change how you receive these emails? You can unsubscribe from this list.

INVERTEBRATE SPECIES RECOVERY — FROM BUGLIFE — AND IT WORKS

View this email in your browser Dear John Did you know that today is Earth Day? With a theme of “Our power, our planet”, what better day for Buglife to launch our 2026 Big Give Earth Raise campaign! A week long event where every donation made via our Big Give web page, until midday on Wednesday 29 April, will be doubled thanks to The Garfield Weston Foundation! Double your donation today! Invertebrates: The Backbone of Species Recovery This year our campaign focus is species recovery! The UK is home to over 40,000 terrestrial invertebrate species - vital to a healthy planet and for the free services they provide, many are in trouble and at risk of extinction. We urgently need funding to understand, communicate and take action to save our special invertebrates on the edge of extinction. Our species recovery work raises awareness of the importance of invertebrates, carrying out research to better understand their needs, and restoring habitats to provide safe havens for threatened species. Through our species recovery work, we will take actions to safeguard priority invertebrates that are on the edge of extinction; benefitting other animals and plants too! This programme of work will benefit a number of priority species across the UK from the Bog Hoverfly (Eristalis cryptarum) to the White-clawed Crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes) and many species in between! Buglife Changing Chalk Conservation Officer, Alice, about to release a Wart-biter Bush-cricket © Karim Vahed Establishing new populations to help secure species’ future Late last year, as part of the Changing Chalk partnership, which is supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Buglife worked with Natural England and Sussex Wildlife Trust to relocate thirty-two Wart-biter Bush-crickets (Decticus verrucivorus) to establish a new population in the South Downs, Sussex. A carefully orchestrated capture and relocation mission was not only made possible by dedicated volunteers who spent countless hours surveying existing populations through the Changing Chalk project, but by the generous support of our donors, Members and funders. Translocation techniques aren’t just hopeful thinking – they work. A similar project ten years ago, which Buglife was involved with, has created a flourishing population of Wart-biters that continues to expand beyond its original release area, proving that these conservation interventions can deliver lasting results. Wart-biter Bush-cricket (Decticus verrucivorus) © Frank Vassen (Flickr, CC BY-2.0) Wart-biter Bush-cricket (Decticus verrucivorus) © Frank Vassen (CC BY-2.0) Can you help us raise awareness and take actions to safeguard priority invertebrates that are on the edge of extinction? Double your donation today! Our supporters are amazing and we would like to "thank you" now, for supporting our work and our appeal in any way you can; whether that's by making a donation, forwarding the email you’ve received on to a friend, even liking or sharing our social media posts. It all helps. Together we can save the small things that run the planet! The Buglife Team Red Mason Bee (Osmia bicornis) © Ed Phillips Facebook icon Instagram icon LinkedIn icon YouTube icon Website icon Buglife Logo Copyright (C) 2026 Buglife - The Invertebrate Conservation Trust. All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in to receive Member communications electronically following becoming a Member. Thank you. Our mailing address is: Buglife - The Invertebrate Conservation Trust Allia Future Business Centre London Road Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE2 8AN United Kingdom Company No. 04132695 | Registered Charity No. 1092293 | Scottish Charity No.SC040004 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe

PROTECT THE WILD ASK ARE TAX PAYERS MONEY WASTED ON GUGA RESEARCH BY NATURE SCOTLAND

Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more Exposed: Thousands in Taxpayer Cash Being Spent on the Guga Hunt New figures reveal over £72,000 already spent this year managing the slaughter of Gannets in Scotland. DEVON DOCHERTY APR 22 READ IN APP Scotland’s official nature body is using public money to prop up the slaughter of seabird chicks. I wish I was exaggerating. I’m not. New figures obtained by Protect the Wild reveal that NatureScot has spent more than £72,000 of taxpayer money in just the first three months of 2026 on matters relating to the Guga hunt. SIGN THE PETITION Where is the money going? Not into nature restoration. Not into biodiversity recovery. Not into protecting the countless species in Scotland that are genuinely in crisis. Here’s where it went: Nearly £30,000 on research that will be used to assess how many Gannet chicks can be killed this year. Thousands more on legal advice tied to licensing the hunt. Tens of thousands on hiring additional security and repair costs, driven by protests and the growing tide of public opposition. And here’s the kicker - these figures don’t even include staff time or other regular expenses. NatureScot has admitted it doesn’t record that separately. Which means the true cost to you, the taxpayer, is infinitely more. We are paying for the privilege of watching a nature agency licence the killing of native seabirds by 10 men. Every year, the ‘Men of Ness’ travel to the remote rocky island of Sula Sgeir, where thousands of Gannets are about to take their first flight. They snatch the chicks from their nests using long poles, beat them to death, and take their bodies back to the Isle of Lewis to sell and eat as a local delicacy. This brutal practice is known as the Guga hunt, and it has been allowed to continue for far too long. NatureScot blames protests - like the recent rooftop occupation - for rising costs. But protest is a symptom of the problem, not the cause. If the Guga hunt continues, so will the resistance. SIGN THE PETITION A nature agency should protect wildlife - not facilitate its killing Call me naïve, but I think an organisation that exists to “protect and promote Scotland’s nature” should actually do exactly that - not facilitate its destruction. There is a clear, reasonable expectation that public money given to a nature authority is used to safeguard wildlife. That's their job. That's the whole point. Gannets are a protected native species and Sula Sgeir is a Special Protection Area. If we allow the slaughter of a protected species inside a Special Protection Area, then what is actually being protected, besides the interests of a few hunters? These designations risk becoming meaningless. TELL NATURESCOT - STOP THE GUGA HUNT And let me be absolutely clear about something, because NatureScot would prefer you didn’t understand it. The licence for the Guga hunt is entirely discretionary. The Scottish Government has confirmed that NatureScot has the power to not grant licences at all. That means continuing to license the Guga hunt is an active choice by NatureScot, and one that is becoming increasingly costly not only to the taxpayer, but to our already struggling wildlife. What you can do right now NatureScot has said that when this year’s licence is received, it will be brought before its board for decision. The next board meeting is May 14th. We need as many signatures as possible by that date to force this onto their agenda. So here is what I’m asking you to do today: Sign our petition if you haven’t already. Share it with everyone you know who cares about wildlife. Talk about this. Tell people where their money is going. Most of them have no idea. STOP THE GUGA HUNT We cannot let this continue any longer Gannet travel thousands of miles to nest. They raise just one chick a year. They battle everything nature throws at them to keep that chick alive. Then their chick gets clubbed over the head while they circle helplessly above. This is legal. It is licensed. And your taxes are paying for it. We are fighting to end it for good and we’re doing absolutely everything we can to make sure it does. Please donate today and help us protect British wildlife. Support Protect the Wild SHARE LIKE COMMENT RESTACK © 2026 Protect the Wild Protect the Wild, 71-75 Shelton Street Covent Garden, London, W2CH 9JQ Unsubscribe Start writing

PROTECT THE WILD, LEAGUE AGAINST CRUEL SPORTS, CHRIS PACKHAM,MEGAN MCCUBBIN & OTHERS

Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more May 9th: Stand With Us in London: End Trail Hunting for Good CHARLOTTE SMITH APR 21 READ IN APP On May 9th, 3.15-4:30pm, in Central London, something powerful is happening. Wildlife lovers, campaigners, rural residents, and people from all walks of life will come together for one clear reason: to demand an end to the cruelty that continues under the false banner of “trail hunting.” This rally, organised by the League Against Cruel Sports, is more than just a gathering. It’s a line in the sand. Because despite the Hunting Act, foxes, deer, and hares are still being chased and killed. Not by accident. Not by mistake. But under the cover of loopholes in the Hunting Act 2004, that have been exploited for far too long. And the public has had enough. With Chris Packham and Megan McCubbin in attendance, this will be a moment of unity and urgency. A moment to show the government that people across this country are not fooled by the smokescreen anymore. We see what’s happening. And we want it stopped. Protect the Wild will be there to stand in solidarity and show our unwavering support. Will you? RSVP on Facebook Closing this loopholes is not complicated. It is not controversial. It is the bare minimum. This rally is about making that impossible to ignore. It’s about standing together, visibly, loudly, and unapologetically, to demand what should have been done years ago: a real end to hunting. If you’ve ever felt anger at seeing wildlife persecuted… If you’ve ever felt frustration at the lack of accountability… If you believe our laws should mean something… Then stand with us. Join us in central London on May 9th, 3.15-4:30pm. Bring your voice. Bring your determination. Bring the message that the government can no longer avoid: Ban trail hunting. Close the loopholes. End hunting for good. Because this isn’t just about wildlife. It’s about justice. RSVP on Facebook SHARE LIKE COMMENT RESTACK © 2026 Protect the Wild Protect the Wild, 71-75 Shelton Street Covent Garden, London, W2CH 9JQ Unsubscribe Start writing

AN IMPORTANT ONE FROM WILD JUSTICE ON SSSI’S AND NATURAL ENGLAND SEEMINGLY LAPSE IN PROTECTION

Good morning, In today’s newsletter we bring you a new report, highlighting Natural England’s failure to protect some of our most important sites for wildlife. Front cover of the Unprotected Nature report, featuring a landscape with a protected area, encroached upon by development. Unprotected Nature report: click the cover above to read it. Unprotected Nature: Natural England failing to designate most important sites for nature. Two years ago we published a report on the state of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) in England (click here). It demonstrated how SSSIs were being neglected by Natural England (NE), which was failing to assess site conditions. Two thirds (66%) of these sites hadn’t been assessed for a decade and we wanted to prevent that situation from worsening. Today’s report, featured in the Guardian and authored by researchers at the Universities of Sheffield and Oxford, reveals that NE has quietly paused its SSSI designation pipeline – that is to say that parcels of land that are home to valuable wildlife, and are deserving of having protected status, are simply not being protected by the agency with a statutory duty to do so. This failure to designate means that nationally important sites are being lost to development and many more are at risk from inappropriate building projects nearby. Of the 22 sites sitting on Natural England’s waiting list, 14 are at high risk of suffering potential damage. Headline results from the report: One potential SSSI - in Thurrock - has been lost to development while it has been sitting undesignated on the Natural England waiting list. 14 potential SSSIs (63%) in the pipeline are at high risk of suffering damage from inappropriate development within 1 km. Two sites have been sitting in the designation pipeline for more than 10 years. Ten sites have been awaiting designation for more than five years. No new sites can be added to the pipeline while it is paused, meaning that many other potential SSSIs are not even being listed. In the case of the Middlewick Ranges, a site in Essex owned by the Ministry of Defence, that clearly meets the criteria for SSSI designation, this is leading to inappropriate management for nature conservation. Wild Justice is calling for: Natural England to restart the pipeline for designating SSSIs and to add sites to its waiting list that are known to be important for wildlife. The government to provide resourcing to ensure that the work of designation can proceed quickly. The planning decision to allow development on a SSSI in Thurrock to be urgently reviewed. Click here to read the full report and accompanying press release. We’d like to thank Dr Kiera Chapman, Professor Malcolm Tait & Dr Rob Davies for producing this report. Their tenacity and observation has helped shine a spotlight on this failure by NE. We think it’s important that government agencies are held to account when it comes to protecting our wildlife. If you agree and feel able to support us with a donation, however small, you can do so by clicking here. Thank you, Wild Justice (CEO: Bob Elliot. Directors: Chris Packham and Ruth Tingay). This is the 267th Wild Justice newsletter. This email was sent to you because you subscribed to it through the Wild Justice website or through an e-action or a petition where you ticked a box. Thank you. We will only use your personal details to send you the Wild Justice newsletter. We will not give or sell your details to anyone else. You can unsubscribe at any time: there is an unsubscribe button at the foot of this email or you can reply to this email and ask us to remove you from the list (the former will happen immediately, the latter might take a few days). 124, City Road London Greater London EC1V 2NX UNITED KINGDOM Unsubscribe | Change Subscriber Options