The first peregrine falcon chick of the year for Chichester Cathedral appeared this week after several days of anticipation amongst fans. The first chick hatched on Tuesday 24 April. A total of four eggs were laid over the period of a week at the end of March, so it is expected the other eggs will hatch over the next few days. Molly Dailide, of the RSPB South East, … [Read more...] about Chichester Cathedral peregrine falcon chick hatches
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‘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’. Comprising a strong and diverse collection of work by six of the region’s leading contemporary artists, Peter Hicks, Len Tabner and William Tillyer, glass artists, Stephen Gillies and Kate Jones and photographer, Joe … [Read more...] about ‘Inspired Landscape’ exhibition starts in North Yorkshire
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. Mr Armstrong, who died in 1967 at the age of 67, spent days out in North Yorkshire in a caravan with members of his family, painting the landscapes he saw on his travels. Examples of his work will be on show to visitors at the Museum, until April 29. Museum … [Read more...] about Pen and ink drawings of Frank Armstrong on show
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. Ospreys live on average 10-15 years in the wild, but this bird, known affectionately by many as ‘Lady’, has been positively identified by Scottish Wildlife Trust staff. The reserve and Visitor Centre at Loch of … [Read more...] about Osprey returns to Loch of the Lowes for 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. Martin is one of four British Cuckoos that are being tracked by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO). Having spent three weeks in Ivory Coast he is now heading north on his spring migration. During the afternoon of 1 April, the team received a series of … [Read more...] about Martin the cuckoo heads for home