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Fears dogs to blame for drop in little tern numbers

Fears dogs to blame for drop in little tern numbers
BBC Science Sunday 14 June 2026, 15:09 UTC 1 min read
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It has been the worst year for dogs getting too close to the nesting birds, a wildlife trust says.

It has been the worst year for dogs getting too close to the nesting birds, a wildlife trust says.
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