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UK bird species could be first lost to climate change, conservationists warn

UK bird species could be first lost to climate change, conservationists warn
Sky News Thursday 09 July 2026, 23:01 UTC 1 min read
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A Dotterel is seen standing on the Cairngorm Plateau in the eastern Highlands of Scotland.

A Dotterel is seen standing on the Cairngorm Plateau in the eastern Highlands of Scotland. Pic: iStock
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