The first of the BTO’s Cuckoos is heading for home. He was tracked crossing the Sahara during Sunday 1 April. Martin is one of four British Cuckoos that are being tracked by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO). Having spent three weeks in Ivory Coast he is now heading north on his spring migration. During the afternoon of 1 April, the team received a series of … [Read more...] about Martin the cuckoo heads for home
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Hedgehog Street – Neighbourhood watch for hedgehogs
A new project, called 'Hedgehog Street', is being launched by two charities to help stop the decline of the hedgehog population. Two charities, The British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) and the Peoples Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) have joined forces to carry out a three year project to conserve and research hedgehogs. Local hedgehog champions are being … [Read more...] about Hedgehog Street – Neighbourhood watch for hedgehogs
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