A study has found that by leaving patches of common ryegrass to go to seed instead of cutting for silage, birds have an abundant supply of seeds to last them through the winter. The survey was funded by Defra and published in the journal; Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment. Small birds like yellowhammers and reed buntings often suffer from a lack of seed food … [Read more...] about Lifeline for struggling farmland birds
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Webwatch – Bees
Webwatch April 2010 - bees With the start of spring in the UK and the increasing concern for the bee populations we thought we would search the web for websites with a bee connection. Solitary Bees Gallery - bees most likely to be seen in British gardens - Insect Pix Help Save Bees - To highlight the simple little things that each of us can do to contribute towards … [Read more...] about Webwatch – Bees