— Nature Around Me

NEWS IN BRIEF

Chichester Cathedral peregrine falcon chick hatches

The first peregrine falcon chick of the year for Chichester Cathedral appeared this week after several days of anticipation amongst fans.

‘Inspired Landscape’ exhibition starts in North Yorkshire

A programme of events to celebrate the 60th anniversary of The North York Moors National Park begins with an exhibition entitled ‘Inspired Landscape’.

Pen and ink drawings of Frank Armstrong on show

A new exhibition at the Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes features the work of roaming artist Frank Armstrong.

Osprey returns to Loch of the Lowes for 22nd year

A female osprey, the oldest breeding individual in the UK, has returned to the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Loch of the Lowes reserve in Dunkeld for the 22nd year.

Martin the cuckoo heads for home

The first of the BTO’s Cuckoos is heading for home. He was tracked crossing the Sahara during Sunday 1 April.

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...]