Birds

Police are investigating reports of 10 pigeons and a rook being shot with an air weapon in Bourne.

Somerset Council is urging visitors to Ham Hill Country Park to help them safeguard the birds.

A bird of prey is being employed to tackle "problem pigeons" at Beverley and Driffield train stations.

The short-lived setback ended when CJ7 returned to Poole Harbour and "saw off" a competing female.

Fulvous whistling ducks are normally found in the Americas, Africa and Asia.

The Hawk and Owl Trust says it is expecting more eggs to be laid in the coming weeks.

The pair of falcons are nesting at St Albans Cathedral for the fourth year in a row.

After inclusion in a major exhibition, scientist Sara Cox shares the message behind her bird art.