Two big names have been confirmed for the 2012 Festival of Birds at WWT Slimbridge on February 4- 5, 2012. Simon King, the wildlife filmmaker and presenter, will be re-opening the newly renovated Zeiss hide and a new otter holt on the Saturday. Later, he will spend time with visitors pointing out the best wildlife sights to be seen from the hide overlooking Slimbridge’s … [Read more...] about Simon King to attend Slimbridge for Festival of Birds
Abnormal Plumage Survey
Hundreds of birds with unusual marking have been reported in the BTO abnormal plumage survey. Across the country, householders have been seeing Blackbirds with strange white markings. The condition, typically referred to as ‘leucism’, is one of a number of plumage abnormalities to have been reported through the BTO abnormal plumage survey, preliminary results from … [Read more...] about Abnormal Plumage Survey
RSPB launch iPhone apps
The RSPB has made its debut into the world of Smartphone technology by launching two apps for the iPhone. The apps provide nature lovers with a bounty of information on things from wildlife and habitats to local events and the charity’s 200+ nature reserves. loveNature, is free to download, and allows you browse RSPB reserves, find out what events and activities the … [Read more...] about RSPB launch iPhone apps
Don’t over trim your holly bush
It’s an age-old tradition – using fresh holly branches to adorn your table and give your home a festive look – but conservationists are warning that using too much could leave wildlife out in the cold this winter. Holly is a valuable source of food and shelter for a number of birds, mammals and insects. Thrushes, robins, dunnocks, finches and goldcrests use it for … [Read more...] about Don’t over trim your holly bush
Christmas is an ideal time for bird boxes
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 early winter is the best possible time to provide accommodation for our winged wildlife. Bird and bat boxes provide essential safe harbour that can help vulnerable creatures make it through winter, so they are around next spring … [Read more...] about Christmas is an ideal time for bird boxes