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
News in brief
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
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
Barn Owl surprise at Lindisfarne Castle
A plastic owl was on the list of things to look out for on the Lindisfarne Castle halloween Trail, but visitors got a little more than they bargained for when they came face to face with the real thing. Lindisfarne Castle perches dramatically on a rocky crag of Lindisfarne Island off the Northumberland coast. Accessible only at low tide via a three-mile causeway the island … [Read more...] about Barn Owl surprise at Lindisfarne Castle
Scottish Birdfair Announced for 2012
The first annual Scottish national event for bird and wildlife watching enthusiasts has been announced for 19 - 20 May 2012. Bringing together the bird and wildlife watching community, the Scottish birdfair will celebrate the country’s unique birds and wildlife. Held at Hopetoun House, a stately home, on the outskirts of Edinburgh, the event will be a focal point for all … [Read more...] about Scottish Birdfair Announced for 2012