RHS Garden Hyde Hall has joined forces with the South Essex Wildlife Hospital to rehouse hedgehogs on its 360-acre estate near Chelmsford. So far six hedgehogs - including two hand-reared hoglets and an adult who had an unfortunate meeting with a garden strimmer - have been released at the garden. It is hoped that more will arrive in the next few weeks, giving them time … [Read more...] about Hedgehogs rehoused thanks to RHS
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Red Kites return to the Lake District
The Forestry Commission is spearheading a three-year project to reintroduce red kites into parts of the Lake District. This is the first operation of its kind in North West England and the last red kite reintroduction project in England. Last month, June 2010, Forestry Commission wildlife rangers from Grizedale brought 30 birds, soon after hatching, from Rockingham … [Read more...] about Red Kites return to the Lake District