Soft fat clings to bird’s feathers Many of us derive great pleasure by attracting and feeding wild birds to our gardens. I am aware that fat is vital for many birds during these cold months. But I had never, other than not feeding hydrogenated fat, given it much...
WEA class visit to Martin Mere I have seen this many times before but years ago. The Swan Spectacular, really lives up to its name! A truly spectacular sight, noisy, busy and colourful. It is held 3pm daily outside the Swan Link hide, Sat 1/11/14 to Fri 27/3/14 Mar....
Hibernating peacock and small tortoiseshell butterflies in houses-what to do I often am asked what is the best way to deal with butterflies found hibernating in houses. This may be of interest. The small tortoiseshell butterfly may be found indoors overwintering 18...
Workers’ Educational Association Students on an Ecology course I had the pleasure of introducing this knowledgeable and keen bird watchers group to the delights of the wider environment in which we, birds and other wildlife find ourselves and how each has its...
Nurturing Nature helping the Urban Pollinators Team to raise funds Pledge just £20+ to enter prize draw……. Nurturing Nature is providing a fantastic, award-winning Solitary Bee nest box (worth £64.95) that you could win if you pledge £20 or...
Ivy bee, a rather new species heading northwards in Great Britain Have you been lucky enough to see this new species of solitary bee which resembles a honeybee? They can be rather noisy! Have look at the video. The last bee to emerge in Britain during Sept and...
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