Winter Swan Spectacular Martin Mere Dec 2014

Winter Swan Spectacular Martin Mere Dec 2014

 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....
What to do with hibernating butterflies in your house

What to do with hibernating butterflies in your house

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...
WEA students on visit to Risley Moss

WEA students on visit to Risley Moss

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...
Ivy Bee (Colletes hederae) nest site – video

Ivy Bee (Colletes hederae) nest site – video

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...