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Fury as Swimmers Descend on Hampstead Heath Wildlife Ponds During Heatwave
Wildlife campaigners say the City of London is not protecting nesting birds as swimmers ignore bans and crowd the ponds, with record heat driving demand.
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Wildlife Disrupted as Unauthorized Swimming Disturbs Nesting Birds During London Heatwave
Conservation groups are expressing outrage after dozens of swimmers invaded a protected wildlife pond on Hampstead Heath, causing significant disturbance to nesting birds and their young during London’s record-breaking 35°C heatwave on Monday. The unauthorized swimming activity occurred in areas specifically designated for wildlife protection, where swans and their vulnerable 12-day-old cygnets were attempting to nest. Disturbing footage from th…
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