The North Pennines could soon be buzzing with bumblebees thanks to a new project that aims to boost the amount of nectar-producing plants in the area. This summer, the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Partnership will launch its Nectarworks programme which, with the help of a £370,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and a £20,000 grant … [Read more...] about Nectarworks Bumblebee Project
Great white egret nests in Somerset, UK
The great white egret, a species of heron, has nested for the first time in Britain, according to wildlife organisations. The nest site, at Shapwick Heath, in Somerset, is being monitored by staff and volunteers from Natural England, the RSPB and Somerset Ornithological Society. Activity on the site strongly suggests that the birds may already have young, however … [Read more...] about Great white egret nests in Somerset, UK
Exmoor ponies travel to South Downs reserve
Five Exmoor ponies will be spending their summer at the RSPB’s Broadwater Warren nature reserve helping to restore heathland. Over the next 6 months, the hairy visitors will graze their way through grasses, birch, bramble and gorse across the nature reserve to recover habitat lost over the last 60 years. The ponies belong to The Sussex Pony Grazing and Conservation … [Read more...] about Exmoor ponies travel to South Downs reserve
Chichester Cathedral peregrine falcon chick hatches
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
‘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