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Nest bricks " vital homes for swifts and other building-dependent species
2+ hour, 12+ min ago (478+ words) Not all birds build their nests in trees, bushes, or other vegetation. Some are dependent on buildings for nesting. Until the last decades of the 20th century, species such as house sparrow, starling, and swift would have nested in many of…...
Island animal sanctuary to celebrate 50th anniversary with drone show
22+ hour, 12+ min ago (304+ words) A popular Isle of Wight attraction is marking a major milestone with an evening of entertainment and a dazzling drone show. The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary will host its 50th anniversary flagship event on September 19, running from 5pm to 8. 30pm. The sanctuary will be…...
Animals keeping cool, dramatic skies and more in this week's County Press Camera Club
13+ hour, 12+ min ago (82+ words) Snappers took advantage of the heatwave to showcase how animals kept cool in the extreme weather - including a tiger and a meerkat. Natasha the tiger at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary cooling off in the heatwave (Image: Mike Wort) Strawberry Moon to…...
Isle of Wight fossil reveals 125 million year old shellfish secret
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (399+ words) AN EXTRAORDINARY fossil unearthed on the Isle of Wight has captured a moment of prehistoric life never seen before " a 125 million'year'old shellfish frozen in time while nurturing its young. Found in ancient river deposits from the age of dinosaurs, the…...
Firefighters rescue seagull from barbed wire on the Isle of Wight
1+ week, 1+ day ago (240+ words) A seagull was freed from barbed wire by firefighters after it was spotted 'dangling from the roof' of a building on the Isle of Wight yesterday morning (Friday, June 26) - and was even named after one of its rescuers. Island charity…...
Island ferry company wins award for animal welfare efforts
3+ week, 21+ hour ago (323+ words) An Isle of Wight ferry company has received an award for its animal welfare efforts under a community initiative. Wightlink was named Animal Star of the Year at the Southern Region Animal Star Awards in Portsmouth on Sunday, May 24. The…...
Cat centre to mark 65th anniversary with special event
3+ week, 6+ day ago (250+ words) A cat rehoming centre on the Isle of Wight is hosting a day of cat-themed fun to mark 65 years of helping feline friends. The Cats Protection Isle of Wight Cat Centre in Ryde will open its doors on Saturday, June…...
Isle of Wight farm director fails to attend horse neglect sentencing
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (352+ words) A FARM director who seriously neglected two horses, failed to appear at an Isle of Wight court for sentencing. Trevor John Rand, of Mews Lane, Newport, was due to learn his fate at the Isle of Wight Magistrates" Court on…...
Bird rescue team 'step back' after years of round-the-clock emergency calls
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (412+ words) A well'known Isle of Wight bird rescue organisation has announced it will no longer respond to wild bird emergencies, after years of round'the'clock volunteering took a toll on family life. The IW Bird Rescue has told supporters it is "stepping…...
Dog owners rush to buy "12 item that "lowers temperature by 9 C" ahead of heatwave
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (389+ words) Dog owners are snapping up a "12 cooling harness designed to help pets cope with soaring temperatures as the UK braces for another mini heatwave. With temperatures climbing into the mid-20s, Pets at Home has brought back its bestselling colour-changing cooling harness…...