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45 BIRD SPECIES AT DIDDLY SQUAT FARM
In 2019, Jeremy Clarkson began farming 1,000 acres at Diddly Squat, adding ponds and widening field margins. 6 years later, 45 bird species were recorded there- In 1995, only 51 kakapo were left, including just 20 females. Now, New Zealand’s rare flightless parrot has reached 325, but they don't breed every year
- In 2009, Belize’s Barrier Reef System was listed as endangered by UNESCO. 9 years later, oil drilling limits and protected fishing zones helped reverse its decline
- Galapagos Islands' unique animal, plants served as basis for Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, in 2026 El Nino threatens to wipe out concentration of species not found elsewhere on EarthCharles Darwin Foundation data shows that aftermath of the 1998 El Nino — one of the most powerful and destructive cycles — only 400 of the...13 Sep, 2026, 01.44 AM IST
- In Sydney, UTS researchers tested a biosolar green roof that cut panel temperatures by up to 9.63°C and increased maximum solar output by up to 107%, depending on the monthA biosolar roof system serves to cool solar panels, thereby boosting their electricity generation potential. By nurturing vegetation below ...12 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
- In 2024, Botswana used Slaty Egret surveys to track ecosystem damage at Okavango Delta. 2 years later, researchers found 3 eggs, offering fresh hope for the Delta after a very long searchSlaty Egret Okavango Delta: Researchers are closely observing the Slaty Egret, a crucial indicator species for the health of the Okavango D...11 Sep, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
- From Thai basil to avocados: Inside Oprah Winfrey’s sprawling garden where she grows more than 100 species in HawaiiOprah Winfrey’s Maui property is home to a diverse garden where she grows more than 100 species of fruits, vegetables and herbs. Her produc...11 Sep, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
- Wildlife group raises alarm after 43 Parakeets killed with catapults in Southeast London Park; shocking claims emergeDozens of parakeets have been killed in a London park over three weeks. Young adults are using catapults to target birds roosting at night....11 Sep, 2026, 08.04 AM IST
- At 16, this Florida student designed bird-monitoring project. Her research found some bird populations rose by to 159% after restorationAt just seven years old, Sophia Haakman's passion for conservation sparked when she began cultivating butterflies. Today, her research high...10 Sep, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
- This 10,000-acre Texas wetland was cut off from sea and turned into a dust bowl. 70 years later, many native flora and fauna are being restored by conservationistsBahia Grande, a South Texas wetland, was transformed into a dust bowl after a 1936 ship channel project. Conservationists reopened a channe...07 Sep, 2026, 09.49 PM IST
- In 2021, an Oregon farmer turned 70 acres of his barley farm into a wetland. Four years later it attracts thousands of birds and helps endangered fish surviveIn Oregon, a farmer has transformed seventy acres of barley into a thriving managed wetland, fostering a habitat for countless waterfowl an...07 Sep, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
- First detected in the 1950s, an invasive snake has multiplied to more than 2 million on a US territory, wiping out native birds and surprisingly causing another species to boom to levels 40 times higher than on surrounding areasThe brown treesnake invasion in Guam has wreaked havoc on local ecosystems, decimating native bird populations and leading to a surge in sp...07 Sep, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
- In 1930, Texas built three bird-nesting islands; all vanished. One restored island is now home to over 2,500 nesting habitatThree Texas islands, once flourishing habitats for diverse bird species, have vanished due to natural erosion and subsidence. However, a si...06 Sep, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
- England’s hidden 7,500-acre wilderness could become the ‘Yellowstone of Britain’ — a £8.5 million rewilding project aims to bring back rare wildlife over the next 20 yearsEmblehope Moor in Northumberland is undergoing a significant nature restoration over twenty years. This ambitious project aims to rewet pea...06 Sep, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
- In 1969, a fried chicken tycoon-turned-rancher bought 5,500 acres of damaged wasteland in Texas. Today, it’s a lush, green ecosystem with over 215 species of birds and 400,000 Mexican batsFive decades ago, a piece of land in Texas was damaged, overgrazed waste land no one wanted. One entrepreneur bought 5,500 acres of land in...04 Sep, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
- For 35 years, Dolly Parton’s Tennessee theme park was home to bald eagles. Now they’re movingFollowing a severe storm, Dollywood's Eagle Mountain Sanctuary will be closing its doors, leading to a relocation of non-releasable bald ea...04 Sep, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
- In 2024, Naturskyddsföreningen Skåne launched a wetland revival when white storks vanished locally in the 1950s. 6 years later, it aims to support 100 pairs in Southern SwedenExtensive agricultural drainage drove Sweden’s white storks to local extinction in 1954. To bring them back, Naturskyddsföreningen Skåne la...03 Sep, 2026, 08.33 PM IST
- A 2026 study examined 135 bird species over 16 years in Peru’s Amazon and found that satellite measurements of forest conditions predicted bird occurrence better than traditional habitat categories, suggesting remote sensing could improve biodiversity monitoring across vast tropical forestsRecent studies indicate that satellite imagery provides superior insights into the locations of birds in the Amazon rainforest. Traditional...02 Sep, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
- In 1914 passenger pigeon went extinct following the death of Martha in Cincinnati Zoo, over 100 years later more than 500 bird species are facing risk of extinction, finds research studyScientists found that even with complete protection from human-caused threats like habitat loss, hunting, and climate change, about 250 bir...01 Sep, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
- In 2026, scientists tracked 4,581 animals across 37 species; more than 65% changed their behaviour simply when humans were nearbyResearchers tracking 4,581 animals across 37 species in the US found that more than 65% changed how they used space when humans were nearby...31 Aug, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
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