— Nature Around Me

NEWS IN BRIEF

Simon King to attend Slimbridge for Festival of Birds

Simon King, the wildlife filmmaker and presenter, will be re-opening the newly renovated Zeiss hide and a new otter holt on Saturday, 4 February at Slimbridge.

RSPB launch iPhone apps

The RSPB has made its debut into the world of Smartphone technology by launching two brand new apps for the iPhone.

Christmas is an ideal time for bird boxes

If you are stuck for the last minute Christmas gift for the person who has everything then help is at hand with a birdbox.

Barn Owl surprise at Lindisfarne Castle

A plastic owl was on the list of things to look out for on the Lindisfarne Castle halloween Trail, but visitors got a little more than they bargained for when they came face to face with the real thing.

Scottish Birdfair Announced for 2012

The first annual Scottish national event for bird and wildlife watching enthusiasts has been announced for 19 – 20 May 2012.

UK native seed hub – a project aimed at restoring meadows

A new seed bank hopes to protect native plants from meadows and open spaces around the UK. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has launched the UK … [Read More...]

Whooper swan and cygnets. Pic - Leigh Marshall WWT

Whooper swan romance has happy ending

A pair of Whooper swans have bred for the first time in Norfolk, thousands of kilometres from their normal breeding grounds. Whooper swans pair … [Read More...]

Hanging bird bath and great tit. Pic Nigel Blake (rspb-images.com)

‘Balconies, boxes and roofs could help tackle loss of UK biodiversity’ says RSPB

The RSPB is urging people to create a window box or turn their balconies and rooftops into miniature gardens. A haven for all kinds of … [Read More...]

Reed bunting - Mike Richards (rspb-images.com)

Lifeline for struggling farmland birds

A study has found that by leaving patches of common ryegrass to go to seed instead of cutting for silage, birds have an abundant supply of seeds to … [Read More...]