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Edition #128 · Thursday, August 27, 2026 · 2851 positive stories
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'Magical' and rare barn owl has bumper breeding season

BBC News Science 2026-08-26
'Magical' and rare barn owl has bumper breeding season

Ten chicks have been successfully reared by two breeding pairs at secret sites across Fermanagh.

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RSPB reports record-breaking chough numbers
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RSPB reports record-breaking chough numbers

RSPB England says 161 Choughs have been counted - 32 more than the 129 recorded last year.

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A nosy polar bear and a lucky squirrel: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlist
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A nosy polar bear and a lucky squirrel: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlist

The polar bear image taken by Audun Rikardsen was among the 'highly commended' entries in this year's competition.

Goat sanctuary purchases 16.9 acres of more land
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Goat sanctuary purchases 16.9 acres of more land

The land purchased by Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats will enable it to house up to 160 goats.

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