Rare European duck doing twice as well in protected areas

Populations of smew drakes, which number less than 200 in the UK, are growing twice as fast in Special Protection AreasA rare European duck whose habitat is changing because of global warming is doing twice as well in conservation areas protected by the EU, research has shown.But more needs to be done to safeguard the smew, a seldom seen but striking winter visitor to the UK, say experts. Continue reading...