Regular readers of this blog will be well aware of the fantastic success that we have had at Hope Farm with increasing key farmland breeding bird populations since 2000: skylarks quadrupled, linnets quintupled, yellowhammers doubled, lapwings, yellow wagtail and grey partridge all colonizing the farm since RSPB bought it. Overall our key breeding bird populations have increased by 190%.

There have been two species which…

In case you missed it - read Martin Harper's thoughts on the implications of Brexit for wildlife-friendly farming here. It's worth a read, and we'll continue to assess the implications for nature as further details become available.