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...]
Red squirrel survey
September 23, 2010 by Leave a Comment
The Forestry Commission has carried out the first ever full survey of the Red Squirrels at reserves in Cumbria. A total of 416 red squirrels … [Read more...]
Mammals on roads survey
June 30, 2010 by Leave a Comment
July sees the start of a nationwide survey of mammal sightings along single-carriageway roads. The survey is organised by the People's Trust for … [Read more...]
Raccoon filmed wild in the UK
June 28, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Wildlife Trust cameras have captured the first raccoon ever filmed in the North East of England. The North American mammal was photographed and … [Read more...]
Rare ladybird spotted in Sutherland, Scotland
May 18, 2010 by Leave a Comment
A species of ladybird which thrives on heather moorland has been spotted on land belonging to the John Muir Trust, a wild land conservation … [Read more...]
Donegal Moths
March 8, 2010 by Leave a Comment
The Donegal Moths website is all about the moths that have been recorded in County Donegal and is also a great resource for all moth … [Read more...]
The Big Give – For native squirrels
November 12, 2009 by Leave a Comment
On the 7th-11th of December 2009 The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside are teaming up with the Big Give to help protect … [Read more...]
Squirrel Pox Virus in Merseyside
November 12, 2009 by Leave a Comment
The first confirmed case of Squirrel pox virus in Blundellsands, Merseyside has been confirmed. This is a devastating blow to conservationists … [Read more...]
Hooray – Le Tree Bee is Back!
July 3, 2009 by Leave a Comment
The Tree Bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum), a widespread native of mainland Europe (hence Le Tree Bee), has been spotted once again in Northumberland … [Read more...]
