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Great white egret nests in Somerset, UK

May 22, 2012 by admin Leave a Comment

The great white egret, a species of heron, has nested for the first time in Britain, according to wildlife organisations. The nest site, at … [Read more...]

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Chichester Cathedral peregrine falcon chick hatches

April 26, 2012 by admin Leave a Comment

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

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Osprey at Loch of the Lowes lays 62nd egg

April 16, 2012 by admin Leave a Comment

The record breaking osprey at the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Loch of the Lowes reserve in Perthshire has laid the 62nd egg of her lifetime. The … [Read more...]

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Christmas is an ideal time for bird boxes

December 21, 2011 by admin Leave a Comment

If you are stuck for the last minute Christmas gift for the person who has everything, then help is at hand with a birdbox. The RSPB advises that … [Read more...]

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First winter bitterns return to Rye Meads

November 1, 2011 by admin Leave a Comment

The first 2011 winter Bitterns have returned to Rye Meads nature reserve, in Hertfordshire. Just one week after 1000 small silver rudd were … [Read more...]

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Bittern numbers recovering according to research

September 20, 2011 by admin Leave a Comment

Britain’s loudest bird, once extinct in the UK, has enjoyed its best year since records began, according to a new survey by the RSPB and Natural … [Read more...]

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Waxcap postcard survey gets underway

September 17, 2011 by admin Leave a Comment

A survey of waxcap toadstools is getting underway and you can help record any sightings. All you need to do is mention of the colour and location … [Read more...]

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Whooper swans land early in Scotland

September 17, 2011 by admin Leave a Comment

Staff and volunteers at two Wildfowl and Wetland Trust (WWT) sites in the UK have been surprised by the early arrival of Whooper Swans this … [Read more...]

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Giant dragonfly found in north Cumbria

August 16, 2011 by admin Leave a Comment

Measuring almost 10cm ( 5 inches) long, a green and black dragonfly has been spotted in woodland in north Cumbria. Initial research around the … [Read more...]

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Thames Estuary set for bird invasion

July 20, 2011 by admin Leave a Comment

Thousands of migrating birds are expected to take advantage of the rich food sources of the Thames Estuary in the next few weeks. Many of the birds … [Read more...]

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