Conservationists have taken the difficult decision to temporarily close a nature reserve in Cambridgeshire to the public after repeated instances of dogs off leads.

As nature reserves head into the busiest time of the year conservationists have warned that dogs off leads are causing injury and disturbance to animals and people.

Dogs off leads at protected nature reserves are disturbing nests, scaring away wintering birds and hampering the efforts of conservationists.

Encouraging all dog owners to understand the importance of keeping their pets on leads during visits to nature reserves and the wider countryside

We join with all Wildlife Trusts nationally asking dog owners to help keep wildlife and livestock safe this spring

Yesterday a dog attack saw one sheep killed and more badly injured and traumatised at Pegsdon Hills, Beds. This is the fourth attack at this nature reserve this year and serves as a vital warning…

On any walks with dogs at this time of year, leads are essential to prevent dogs harming ground-nesting birds. Please be an aware and responsible dog walker and help us keep wildlife safe!