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Guess the birds

 

Martin Hughes-Games | 17:06 UK time, Monday, 9 November 2009

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Identifying birds is a real skill. Usually the challenge is in recognising something you see only fleetingly. We're giving you as long as you like to tell us what these birds are but we've tried not to make it too easy.

So guess what species these images show...

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Unsprung animal superstitions and your questions 6th November

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Martin Hughes-Games | 21:57 UK time, Friday, 6 November 2009

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We've all heard loads of superstitions to do with animals (magpies, black cats, rabbit's foot etc). We'd love to hear about any ones you know... the weirder the better. Please tell us about them below.

And, of course, please keep posting your wildlife questions for the team to try to answer on Unsprung.

The red squirrel debate: Have your say

 

Tim Scoones | 19:45 UK time, Friday, 6 November 2009

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Red squirrel conservation, like most wildlife conservation, is a tricky and ongoing subject with many variables. Some argue the reds are doomed by the grey invasion. Others believe careful planning can save our native species.

But what do you think? Should we save red squirrels at all costs? Are greys pests or now as much a part of our natural surroundings as their red cousins? What methods should we use to save the reds? Please post a comment below.

Below we've laid out what we think are the key arguments and facts in the debate.

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