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Your local puffins might lose their chicks.

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A project in Gwent wants to free up to 60 raptors, adding to 20 young eagles already heading to Exmoor. The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales opposes the move, fearing the huge predators will force nesting puffins to leave their chicks exposed. A recent study in Norway found just a few eagles caused a coastal kittiwake population to collapse much faster.

By BriefTea Editorial · 8 November 2026 at 9:51

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