This year for Springwatch I'm investigating the great seabird mystery: why are some colonies doing fine while others are in crisis? With some of the world's biggest and best colonies found on our coastlines, Britain is internationally important for seabirds. 90% of the world's Manx shearwaters, 68% of the world's northern gannets, and 60% of the world's great skuas are found … [Read more...] about Great Seabird Mystery
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Sea Eagle spotted in Cumbria
The BBC is reporting that a sea Eagle has been spotted in the skies in North Cumbria. … [Read more...] about Sea Eagle spotted in Cumbria
Kirkby Stephen Parrots
If anyone had said that parrots, or are they macaws, could be seen flying over a north of England town they most people would have said they were 'off their tree!' To the townsfolk of Kirkby Stephen in the Upper Eden valley having these brightly coloured birds sitting in the dark English tree canopy is now a common occurance. … [Read more...] about Kirkby Stephen Parrots