Organisers of the UK premiere of Harmonic Fields, installed by artist Pierre Sauvageot, say over 8000 people visited the unusual musical installation in South Cumbria. Staged for only three days, in June 2011, the event has attracted global media attention. This is the first chance for UK audiences to see and hear Pierre Sauvageot’s critically-acclaimed installation which … [Read more...] about Harmonic Fields, Pierre Sauvageot – Ulverston, Cumbria
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Sparrows get drive-through food
Sparrows in an East Cumbrian town have found a unique way of finding food. Cars arriving at the Co-Operative store in Kirkby Stephen are given a close inspection by the resident sparrows on the search for bugs. In a sort of drive through food outlet for birds, flies and other insects are removed by the birds whilst the car driver goes for the shopping. Around a … [Read more...] about Sparrows get drive-through food
Woodland Trust Photography Competition
Enter your photos in the first Nature Detectives national photography competition for children, for the chance to win a digital camera. The overall theme of the competition is 'nature, trees and woods' and is open to all youngsters under 14 years old. Organised by The Woodland Trust it is hoped that children will go outdoors and explore the environment around the … [Read more...] about Woodland Trust Photography Competition
Cumbrian osprey returns – to Lancashire
A Lake District osprey born at the nest on the east side of Bassenthwaite Lake, near Keswick, two years ago has been spotted at Leighton Moss RSPB Nature Reserve, near Carnforth in Lancashire. It is a momentous event in the history of the Lakeland ospreys, as it is the first of the 16 chicks raised in Cumbria to return to Britain. The adult osprey arrived at Leighton … [Read more...] about Cumbrian osprey returns – to Lancashire
Cumbrian osprey return
The Lake District Osprey Project confirmed this week that the famous fish-eating birds of prey have returned to their nest near Bassenthwaite Lake . Staff and volunteers from the Project had been eagerly awaiting the return of the popular birds from Africa where they spend the winter months. Bill Kenmir of the Lake District Osprey Project said: “This is the ninth year we … [Read more...] about Cumbrian osprey return