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Chris Packham Urges Dog Owners: Protect Nesting Birds!

4/4/2025

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Naturalist Chris Packham passionately calls on dog owners in Wales to keep their pets on leads during the critical bird breeding season. Disturbances can lead to heartbreaking consequences, forcing birds to abandon their nests and eggs. With nesting sites in long grass and on beaches especially vulnerable, the message from Natural Resources Wales and RSPB Cymru is clear: protect our feathered friends.

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Naturalist Chris Packham passionately calls on dog owners in Wales to keep their pets on leads during the critical bird breeding season. Disturbances can lead to heartbreaking consequences, forcing birds to abandon their nests and eggs. With nesting sites in long grass and on beaches especially vulnerable, the message from Natural Resources Wales and RSPB Cymru is clear: protect our feathered friends.