Volunteers will be helping to protect the UK’s endangered bumblebee population as part of a three-year conservation project supported by a £340,000 Heritage Lottery Fund grant. The Bumblebee Conservation Trust (BCT) will begin work with 300 farmers and landowners and up to 20,000 members of the public from across the UK to raise awareness of these important pollinators and … [Read more...] about Lottery money to help protect Bumblebee
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Bittern numbers recovering according to research
Britain’s loudest bird, once extinct in the UK, has enjoyed its best year since records began, according to a new survey by the RSPB and Natural England. The bittern, a threatened relative of the more familiar grey heron, has seen its population rise over the last 15 years from 11 males in 1997 to 104 this year. Last year the survey revealed 87 males. 82 males were … [Read more...] about Bittern numbers recovering according to research
Could 2011 have two autumns?
The Woodland Trust is calling on the public to help them track the early signs of autumn to see if it is affected by the unusual seasonal events that have taken place so far in 2011. With spring 2011 possibly being the earliest on record, one school of thought suggests that an early spring will be followed by an early autumn since leaves may have a … [Read more...] about Could 2011 have two autumns?
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