The Yellowhammer seems to have graced the northern border of England with his presence on this seemingly inhospitable marshes of the Solway plain, which … [Read more...]
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A Rare White Violet
March 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment
From late February to May in shade at the edges of woodland or in hedgerows we can find clumps of sweet violet (viola odorata). … [Read more...]
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International Dawn Chorus day
March 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
International Dawn Chorus Day will take place on 3rd May 2009 and is a worldwide celebration of Nature's daily Miracle. Organised by The Wildlife … [Read more...]
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Make Your Nature Count
March 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The RSPB wants to know what crawls, slithers, scuttles, flutters and flies in your garden with its new spring survey. Make Your Nature Count is … [Read more...]
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Bumble Bee Survey
March 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The Bumble Bee Conservation Trust are looking for people to support them and need your help to map the distributions of our bumblebees. In particular … [Read more...]
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National Soil & Earthworm Survey
March 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment
March - May 2009 The Open Air Laboratories (OPAL) network is an exciting new initiative, open to anyone with an interest in nature. Their aim is … [Read more...]
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Grant for butterfly scheme
March 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Britain’s most threatened butterfly is being offered a helping hand to recovery in the Morecambe Bay and South Cumbria area, thanks to a grant boost … [Read more...]
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International award for Muncaster owl
March 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment
One of the best-loved owls ever to wing its way into the World Owl Trust at Muncaster near Ravenglass in the Lake District has been honoured with an international … [Read more...]
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Bumble Bees Need You!
March 6, 2009 By Leave a Comment
With spring in the air, it will soon be time for the queen Bumble Bees to emerge from hibernation. … [Read more...]
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Spring Arrives in Cumbria
March 2, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The end of February has seen a very mild week with temperatures jumping from 4 to 10 degrees Celcius. Light breezes and spring sunshine have made for … [Read more...]