A pair of Whooper swans have bred for the first time in Norfolk, thousands of kilometres from their normal breeding grounds. Whooper swans pair for life, but a pair dubbed Romeo and Julietta, have surprised experts with a startling act of devotion. This year, following an injury, Julietta (ringed DF9) was unable to fly the 1,800 kilometres from the Wildfowl & … [Read more...] about Whooper swan romance has happy ending
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Send us your winter images
As the icy grip transforms our land, countryside and urban areas take on a whole new look. This popular walk in the north of Cumbria is transformed by the winter snow into a scene from The Chronicles of Narnia. You can just imagine Mr Tumnus walking along the icy path or a speedy sleigh taking the White Witch to her palace. We want to know how the winter has … [Read more...] about Send us your winter images
Hedge laying champion
A champion hedge layer has scored a century after he won his 106th hedge laying competition. At 68, Geoff Sumner is one of Leicestershire’s most skilled hedge layers with a career spanning 52 years. Geoff has lain between 30 to 40 miles of hedge across Leicestershire as well as Rutland, competing in various competitions from local to national level and was proclaimed … [Read more...] about Hedge laying champion
Spring Arrives in Cumbria
The end of February has seen a very mild week with temperatures jumping from 4 to 10 degrees Celcius. Light breezes and spring sunshine have made for some very good days to go walking. … [Read more...] about Spring Arrives in Cumbria