Will Nicholls is a young cameraman based in Northumberland with a passion for his local wildlife. His latest project is a ten minute film which has taken the schoolboy over eight months to complete and features some very rare footage of a red squirrel and a pheasant in a stand-off argument. [vsw id="vAwfWaj_TWo" source="youtube" width="560" height="315" … [Read more...] about Northumberland wildlife captured on film
Hedgehogs rehoused thanks to RHS
RHS Garden Hyde Hall has joined forces with the South Essex Wildlife Hospital to rehouse hedgehogs on its 360-acre estate near Chelmsford. So far six hedgehogs - including two hand-reared hoglets and an adult who had an unfortunate meeting with a garden strimmer - have been released at the garden. It is hoped that more will arrive in the next few weeks, giving them time … [Read more...] about Hedgehogs rehoused thanks to RHS
Star gazing event at Sutton Bank
Experience the wonders of the night sky at a star-gazing event on Saturday 1 October 2011 at Sutton Bank National Park Centre. Booking is advisable for the event which starts at 6pm and costs £3 for adults and £1.50 for children aged 5 and over. The centre’s café will be open until 8pm serving hot drinks and snacks. Experts from York Astronomical Society will be giving … [Read more...] about Star gazing event at Sutton Bank
Waxcap postcard survey gets underway
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 of the fungi you spot and fill in the postcard. Ramblers, dog walkers, visitors, farmers and shepherds can pick up a Waxcap survey postcard from Northumberland National Park information centres or download the postcard from: … [Read more...] about Waxcap postcard survey gets underway
Whooper swans land early in Scotland
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 year. The first Whooper swans of the season have arrived at Welney WWT centre, Norfolk, and at Caerlaverock WWT centre, Scotland. The record-breaking early arrivals are thought to have caught the northerly tail winds from Iceland, … [Read more...] about Whooper swans land early in Scotland