Don't forget to take part in the 2012 RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend. The world’s largest wildlife survey - takes place on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 January 2012 and they need you, helping to monitor the birds visiting our gardens over the winter period. Over 600,000 participants recording over 10 million birds across 300,000 gardens helped make 2011 a … [Read more...] about RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend!
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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 Native Seed Hub at the Millennium Seed Bank, Wakehurst Place, West Sussex. Drawing on the Millennium Seed Bank's extensive collection of UK native seeds, as well as its horticultural and scientific expertise to support the UK … [Read more...] about UK native seed hub – a project aimed at restoring meadows
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 for life, but a pair dubbed Romeo and Julietta, have surprised experts with a startling act of devotion. This year, following an injury, Julietta (ringed DF9) was unable to fly the 1,800 kilometres from the Wildfowl & … [Read more...] about Whooper swan romance has happy ending
‘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 creatures in even the smallest of areas can be created for wildlife , says the charity. According to The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), over 80% of the UK population has somewhere to grow outdoor plants, including patios, … [Read more...] about ‘Balconies, boxes and roofs could help tackle loss of UK biodiversity’ says RSPB
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 last them through the winter. The survey was funded by Defra and published in the journal; Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment. Small birds like yellowhammers and reed buntings often suffer from a lack of seed food … [Read more...] about Lifeline for struggling farmland birds