If the thought that saving a species from extinction while soaking up the sun and scenery on a Pacific cruise appeals to you, then you will be interested in the following opportunity from the RSPB. The RSPB is currently working to prevent the extinction of the Henderson petrel, from its only home: the island which shares its name in the Pacific. Currently, introduced … [Read more...] about Tickets for RSPB raffle – cost £500 each
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Sunset in Dornoch – desktop wallpaper
Reflecting on the sands of the Dornoch Firth the sun sinks behind the Scottish fells. Just off the A9 in the North of Scotland, Dornoch was put on the map in as the place where the singer Madonna and Guy Ritchie got married. We have been out with the digital camera and have some great desktop images for your computer. … [Read more...] about Sunset in Dornoch – desktop wallpaper
Sean Bean supports British woodland.
Screen legend Sean Bean has lent his support and his distinctive voice to a new national tree planting campaign from the Woodland Trust. Sean Bean, who is a charismatic actor and Woodland Trust member, has recorded a personal commentary for a new Trust video spearheading the charity’s campaign to double native tree cover in the UK. Recognised for his starring roles as … [Read more...] about Sean Bean supports British woodland.
National Nest Box week
Warmer weather and longer days in the UK are a signal that many migratory birds are about to return from their winter residences. Once more the British Trust for Ornithology is organising National nest box week in a hope that everyone will make a home for birds, both resident and migratory. This year is the International Year of Biodiversity and people all over the world … [Read more...] about National Nest Box week
Friends of the Three Peaks go online
Lovers of the Yorkshire Dales now have the chance to help preserve its famous Three Peaks online. In August, Calendar Girl Angela Baker became the first person to join a new group formed by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA) to support and raise money towards the maintenance of the footpath network around Whernside, Pen-y-ghent and Ingleborough. Now … [Read more...] about Friends of the Three Peaks go online