The brave woodpigeon and the sparrowhawk video

The brave woodpigeon and the sparrowhawk video

This was one gutsy woodpigeon with attitude! I have seen adult Woodpigeons (Columba palumbus) show similar behaviour towards Collared Doves and even Magpies when driving them away from food. I have seen many sparrowhawks attack and kill smaller birds, such as...
Mint moths foraging and mating in my wildlife garden

Mint moths foraging and mating in my wildlife garden

Probably mint moths! This year I have more water mint growing as it has now become more established in my small wildlife pond. I was intrigued when I saw this little moth flying in the daytime, which is rather unusual for many moths. After reading about mint moths and...
Hedgehogs need Hedgehog Highways and Homes-PTFS survey

Hedgehogs need Hedgehog Highways and Homes-PTFS survey

Hedgehogs need Hedgehogs Highways and Homes. National Hedgehog Survey. This is the first ever national census of hedgehog houses, brought to you by Hedgehog Street: a national campaign from People’s Trust for Endangered Species and the British Hedgehog...