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<title>Bywyd Gwyllt Cymru mewn argyfwng, yn ôl darganfyddiadau adroddiad sy'n torri tir newydd</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Mae bywyd gwyllt Cymru mewn argyfwng - dyna ganlyniad adroddiad sy'n torri tir newydd a gyhoeddir heddiw gan gynghrair o brif gyrff cadwraeth ac ymchwil. Er gwaethaf llwyddiannau cadwraeth nodedig yn y blynyddoedd diweddar, mae prinhad diarbed bywyd gwyllt yn parhau yn ddi-baid.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 10:31:35 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Wildlife in Wales at crisis point, groundbreaking report finds</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Wildlife in Wales is at a crisis point - that is the conclusion of a groundbreaking report published today by a coalition of leading conservation and research organisations. Despite notable conservation successes in recent years, the overall and inexorable decline of wildlife continues unabated. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 10:27:41 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>First Glaslyn Osprey Chick of 2013 hatches</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Despite this year's late spring, the Glaslyn Ospreys' first chick has just hatched very much on time. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 13:29:06 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>They're back! Ospreys return to celebrate their 10th anniversary</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Glaslyn Valley was filled with excitement yesterday morning (March 24) as the Osprey pair returned to their usual nest site near Pont Croesor, Porthmadog, for the 10th year! Arriving few days later than recent years, the female Osprey was spotted on the nest at 8am and her partner for the last 10 years appeared a couple of hours later, with a fish in his claws. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:42:39 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Turning the tide: A new view on generating power from the Severn</title>
<link>http://www.rspb.org.uk/news/344443-turning-the-tide-a-new-view-on-generating-power-from-the-severn?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=News</link>
<description><![CDATA[Looking forward and creating innovative and sustainable solutions are needed to harness the power of the Severn Estuary to create renewable energy. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:37:52 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Siglwch eich cwt ac ymunwch ag RSPB Cymru i ddeffro mewn ffordd wahanol!</title>
<link>http://www.rspb.org.uk/news/343047-siglwch-eich-cwt-ac-ymunwch-ag-rspb-cymru-i-ddeffro-mewn-ffordd-wahanol?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=News</link>
<description><![CDATA[Pob dydd Sul o fis Mawrth 24ain tan fis Ebrill 28ain gallwch weld y grugiar ddu gwibiog a gwylio'r adar prin yma'n perfformio'u dawns ddramatig - ond bydd rhaid i chi godi'n gynnar - maent yn dechrau am 5.15yb!]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:00:22 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Shake your tail feather and join RSPB Cymru for a wake up call with a difference!</title>
<link>http://www.rspb.org.uk/news/343045-shake-your-tail-feather-and-join-rspb-cymru-for-a-wake-up-call-with-a-difference?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=News</link>
<description><![CDATA[Every Sunday from 24 March until 28 April you will be able to see the elusive black grouse and watch these rare birds perform their dramatic dance off - but you'll have to get up early, they start at 5.15am!]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:57:33 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Record number of schools take part in Wales' Big Schools Birdwatch</title>
<link>http://www.rspb.org.uk/news/342542-record-number-of-schools-take-part-in-wales-big-schools-birdwatch?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=News</link>
<description><![CDATA[Over 4500 pupils and teachers across Wales counted the birds in their schoolgrounds for one hour between 21 January and 1 February - this is a 27% increase from 2012's participation numbers.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2013 06:17:40 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>MEPs fail the environment in crucial CAP vote</title>
<link>http://www.rspb.org.uk/news/342438-meps-fail-the-environment-in-crucial-cap-vote?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=News</link>
<description><![CDATA[The EU parliament let down the countryside yesterday (Wednesday March 13) by voting through weak proposals for reform of the Common Agricultural Policy]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:01:57 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Welsh organisations join forces to call for 'radical changes' to flagship sustainability law</title>
<link>http://www.rspb.org.uk/news/341984-welsh-organisations-join-forces-to-call-for-radical-changes-to-flagship-sustainability-law?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=News</link>
<description><![CDATA[An unprecedented group of high-profile organisations has joined forces to call for substantial changes to the Welsh Government's proposed sustainability law, amid concerns that the latest Government proposals are too weak to deliver on bold promises made by Ministers.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:44:51 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>A home for wildlife and a rest stop for all as RSPB Conwy construct a new centrepiece</title>
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<description><![CDATA[RSPB Conwy nature reserve is a great place to discover nature. It offers something different for everyone. However, thanks to funding from various organisations, exciting redevelopments, known as Conwy Connections are underway, and RSPB reveals that the best is yet to come.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:38:58 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Award to celebrate farmers who do great things for wildlife gets underway </title>
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<description><![CDATA[RSPB Cymru this week launches its annual search to find Wales's most wildlife-friendly farmer.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 09:09:02 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Welly worth a trip to Newport Wetlands</title>
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<description><![CDATA[This February half term, the team at Newport Wetlands Visitor Centre near Newport, are encouraging children and families to go along and take part in an exciting variety of welly themed events for 'Welly Season'!]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:36:47 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Frozen Wales could mean a bumper Birdwatch </title>
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<description><![CDATA[Freezing temperatures across Wales over the next few days are likely to drive more birds into gardens in their search for food. It could mean bumper numbers of garden birds seen in the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:15:14 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>RSPB Cymru asks wildlife lovers to step-up their bird feeding now cold weather is here </title>
<link>http://www.rspb.org.uk/news/339008-rspb-cymru-asks-wildlife-lovers-to-stepup-their-bird-feeding-now-cold-weather-is-here-?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=News</link>
<description><![CDATA[With sub zero temperatures suddenly upon us, RSPB Cymru is advising people to make sure their bird feeders and tables are full of high energy foods.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:58:25 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>RSPB Cymru warns about the dangers in bird food packaging And offers advice on how to look after your garden visitors this winter</title>
<link>http://www.rspb.org.uk/news/336381-rspb-cymru-warns-about-the-dangers-in-bird-food-packaging-and-offers-advice-on-how-to-look-after-your-garden-visitors-this-winter?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=News</link>
<description><![CDATA[As the cold weather sets in and people step up their feeding of garden birds, RSPB Cymru is warning about hidden hazards in some bird food packaging and giving some tips on how best to look after our feathered friends this winter.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:39:40 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Dark clouds brighten the winter : RSPB urges people to experience a starling murmuration </title>
<link>http://www.rspb.org.uk/news/336380-dark-clouds-brighten-the-winter-rspb-urges-people-to-experience-a-starling-murmuration-?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=News</link>
<description><![CDATA[The dark clouds gathering overhead this winter are part of an incredible not-to-be-missed wildlife spectacle. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:32:36 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Don't fear fungi</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Charity warns public not to demonise all fungus in ash dieback aftermath ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Farmers, conservationists and industry experts come together to celebrate wildlife friendly farming at Brussels conference</title>
<link>http://www.rspb.org.uk/news/335557-farmers-conservationists-and-industry-experts-come-together-to-celebrate-wildlife-friendly-farming-at-brussels-conference?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=News</link>
<description><![CDATA[Conservationists, farmers, volunteers and industry experts will gather at a wildlife friendly farming conference in Brussels today [Wednesday 28 November], almost a week after European leaders met there to negotiate the EU Budget but failed to reach any agreement.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Flipping brilliant: winter waxwings are here</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A flock of an estimated 200 waxwings arrived in force in North Wales over the last few days. At Llandudno's B&amp;Q alone, 40 waxwings checked in, attracting many local photographers and birders and enthralling passers-by. They were also seen at Connah's Quay, Kimnel Bay, Denbigh, Rhos-on-Sea, Conwy and Bangor. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 17 Nov 2012 09:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>EU plan launched to halt seabird bycatch</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Today, after a decade-long fight, the European Commission has finally launched an EU Plan of Action to reduce seabird bycatch: the incidental deaths of seabirds ensnared in fishing gears.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Funding fears for wildlife-friendly farming</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Survey of farmers reveals 96% would have to stop or reduce environmental work]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Come and gander at the geese at RSPB Ynys-hir</title>
<link>http://www.rspb.org.uk/news/329680-come-and-gander-at-the-geese-at-rspb-ynyshir?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=News</link>
<description><![CDATA[Over 300 barnacle geese endure a 2000-mile migration from their breeding grounds to RSPB Ynys-hir every winter - this is the same as travelling from John O'Groats to Lands End and back!]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Grab your camera and get involved in RSPB Cymru's first ever 'Winter Seascape' photo competition for young people</title>
<link>http://www.rspb.org.uk/news/329676-grab-your-camera-and-get-involved-in-rspb-cymrus-first-ever-winter-seascape-photo-competition-for-young-people?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=News</link>
<description><![CDATA[If you are a keen photographer or just like snapping shots with your camera phone RSPB Cymru want you to enter its first ever Winter Seascape competition. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>IS OUR STRONGEST WILDLIFE LIFELINE FACING THE CHOP?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[For the last 25 years, many of Wales' farmers have become wildlife champions and have rallied to the plight of some of our most threatened species by creating the conditions they need to survive. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2012 08:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
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