The great white egret, a species of heron, has nested for the first time in Britain, according to wildlife organisations. The nest site, at Shapwick Heath, in Somerset, is being monitored by staff and volunteers from Natural England, the RSPB and Somerset Ornithological Society. Activity on the site strongly suggests that the birds may already have young, however … [Read more...] about Great white egret nests in Somerset, UK
Birds
Chichester Cathedral peregrine falcon chick hatches
The first peregrine falcon chick of the year for Chichester Cathedral appeared this week after several days of anticipation amongst fans. The first chick hatched on Tuesday 24 April. A total of four eggs were laid over the period of a week at the end of March, so it is expected the other eggs will hatch over the next few days. Molly Dailide, of the RSPB South East, … [Read more...] about Chichester Cathedral peregrine falcon chick hatches
Osprey at Loch of the Lowes lays 62nd egg
The record breaking osprey at the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Loch of the Lowes reserve in Perthshire has laid the 62nd egg of her lifetime. The osprey, affectionately known by many as ‘Lady’ has been returning to Loch of the Lowes, near Dunkeld in Perthshire, for an incredible 22 years. The egg was spotted in the nest on Saturday evening by staff and volunteers monitoring … [Read more...] about Osprey at Loch of the Lowes lays 62nd egg
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
First winter bitterns return to Rye Meads
The first 2011 winter Bitterns have returned to Rye Meads nature reserve, in Hertfordshire. Just one week after 1000 small silver rudd were released into the lagoon to provide much needed food for fish eating bird the first bittern has been seen at the RSPB reserve. The bittern is one of the UK’s rarest birds, and they frequently over winter in the Lee Valley. Last … [Read more...] about First winter bitterns return to Rye Meads