Owls is the first volume in the British Natural History Collection by Whittet Books. Some of the books, like this one, are popular books brought right up to date and featuring new additional or new illustrations. Others are entirely new works. All have been written by people who have first hand knowledge of the species through their work or research. In 'Owls' Chris … [Read more...] about Book review – Owls by Chris Mead
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Rare birds faring better – RSPB report
Over the last decade, rare birds in the UK have been faring far better than their more common counterparts, according to the latest assessment produced by the UK’s leading conservation organisations. The research shows that almost 60 per cent of the 63 rare birds that breed in the UK have increased over the last ten years compared with only just over one third of common … [Read more...] about Rare birds faring better – RSPB report
Osprey: Live video and 3 chicks
The Lake District Osprey Project team has completed a successful health check and ringing of this season’s young osprey chicks at the nest, near Keswick. In a skilled and delicate operation, a pair of expert climbers made their ascent up to the nest that sits in a tree near Bassenthwaite Lake. They then carefully lowered the birds to the ground where experienced members of … [Read more...] about Osprey: Live video and 3 chicks