Simon Birch

Simon Birch is an award-winning freelance journalist who has specialised in environmental and ethically themed features for 20 years. He regularly contribute to a wide range of national newspapers and magazines.

Recent articles by Simon Birch

Close up of white tailed eagle flying over water on Isle Of Mull with green shore in background

12 white-tailed eagles released on the south coast

Fischer's Lovebird, Pavel Chonya, Lake Naivasha, Naivasha, Great Rift Valley, Kenya. © Education Images/Universal Images Group/ Getty

Exotic pet trade poses health risks

Tasmanian Devils are rapidly evolving resistance to the cancer that kills them. © Craig Dingle/iStock

Tasmanian devils are becoming resistant to cancer

Conservationists in New Zealand hope to protect native species, such as the kiwi, by introducing a new pest eradication scheme. © Lakeview_Images/iStock

New Zealand hatches predator plan

Norway has a stable population of 950 pairs of golden eagles. © Harry-Eggens/iStock

Norway plans eagle cull

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The golden jackal – European or not?