Rearing monarch butterflies in captivity for later release is a popular but contentious activity
due to concerns about its potential negative effects on the wild population. In this review, I …

Many ground-nesting bird species including waders are of conservation concern across
Europe. Population declines of Eurasian Curlew Numenius arquata (hereafter Curlew), a …

Large numbers of gamebirds (pheasants Phasianus colchicus, red-legged partridges
Alectoris rufa and mallard Anus platyrhynchos) are released annually in the UK to support …

Knowing the ecology of game species is important to define sustainable hunting pressure
and to plan management actions aimed to maintain viable populations. Common pheasant …

The release of gamebirds for recreational shooting exerts a series of effects on the
ecosystems into which they are placed. Pheasants (Phasianus colchicus) are omnivorous …

Sukmasuang R, Chaisomboon P, Paansri P, Trisurat Y, Kanka P, Khiowsree N, Kaewdee B,
Siripattanukul K, Chankhao A. 2023. Abundance and factors affecting the appearance of …

Millions of individuals of two species of non-native galliform birds, the Common Pheasant
(Phasianus colchicus) and Red-legged Partridge (Alectoris rufa) are released into the British …

Releasing gamebirds in large numbers for sport shooting may directly or indirectly influence
the abundance, distribution and population dynamics of native wildlife. The abundances of …

The ecological effects on populations of non‐game species driven by the annual release
and management of tens of millions of gamebirds for recreational shooting are complex and …

Conservation of protected sites involves stakeholders with a variety of perspectives and
values of how land should be managed. Understanding the perceptions of different …