An extremely rare and unique lamb with two distinct fleeces has been born in Cheshire. The two fleeces come from its grandmothers Swaledale heritage and its grandfathers, which is Bluefaced Leicester. Matt Bagley, sheep flock manager at Reaseheath College, said: " The lamb is the first of its type I have seen in my 25 years of working with sheep". Mr Bagley added: … [Read more...] about Lamb born with two distinct fleeces
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Goose watch in Dumfries
Tens of thousands of geese are expected to pass through the Dumfries area during March and Early April on their way to the breeding grounds. Pink-footed and Barnacle geese are usually the main visitors as they stop off in the area to refuel before heading north to the Arctic. Greylag, Greenland white-fronted and brent geese are also expected to be spotted. A number … [Read more...] about Goose watch in Dumfries
Arctic Redpolls arrive in Durham
A nature reserve in Durham is celebrating after an Arctic Redpoll is spotted. The rare visitor to the UK was found at the Rainton Meadows nature reserve, near Houghton-le-Spring. The reserve is home to the Durham Wildlife Trust. Mark Richardson, Trust Reserves Manager, said: “This winter at Rainton Meadows has proven to be a bird spotters dream". Redpoll species … [Read more...] about Arctic Redpolls arrive in Durham
Big Garden Birdwatch 2011
The world’s biggest wildlife survey, the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch, takes place Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 January 2011 and it needs you. Last year thousands of people took part, helping to monitor the birds visiting their gardens during the early part of 2010. Andy Waters, RSPB Public Affairs, said: "By giving up just one hour over the survey weekend, you can make a … [Read more...] about Big Garden Birdwatch 2011
Heron fishing as river thaws
Our local Heron grabs a chance to feed as the icy waters of the Eden start to flow again. Over four weeks of below freezing temperatures resulted in our rivers freezing over for the first time in many years. Waterside wildlife such as this heron will have struggled to feed during this time, so the the last 24 hours of thaw have been a welcome break for birds and … [Read more...] about Heron fishing as river thaws