Posted by admin on June 9, 2009 · Leave a Comment
A Lake District osprey born at the nest on the east side of Bassenthwaite Lake, near Keswick, two years ago has been spotted at Leighton Moss RSPB Nature Reserve, near Carnforth in Lancashire.
It is a momentous event in the history of the Lakeland ospreys, as it is the first of the 16 chicks raised in [...]
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Posted by admin on May 18, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Landowners are being offered cash to plant more trees in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
The scheme aims to increase the area of the National Park covered by native broadleaved woodland which, in turn, will help boost wildlife habitats as well.
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Posted by admin on April 15, 2009 · Leave a Comment
With the lighter mornings and the warmer temperatures the dawn chorus has returned to many parts of the UK.
As the sun rises the chatter of what seems like hundreds of birds pierces the darkness and heralds a new day.
We hope you enjoy this podcast recorded this morning on the outskirts of the City of Carlisle.
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Posted by admin on April 7, 2009 · Leave a Comment
The Lake District Osprey Project confirmed this week that the famous fish-eating birds of prey have returned to their nest near Bassenthwaite Lake .
Staff and volunteers from the Project had been eagerly awaiting the return of the popular birds from Africa where they spend the winter months.
Bill Kenmir of the Lake District Osprey Project said: [...]
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Posted by admin on December 30, 2008 · Leave a Comment
2009 sees the 30th birthday of the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch, the world’s biggest bird survey, providing a vital snapshot of the UK’s birds each winter.
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