Thousands of migrating birds are expected to take advantage of the rich food sources of the Thames Estuary in the next few weeks. Many of the birds that arrive on the Thames are on their way to Africa or Asia and rely on these feeding grounds to give them enough energy to complete their journey. The Thames Estuary is ranked the fifth most important site for waterbirds … [Read more...] about Thames Estuary set for bird invasion
Food Sources
400,000 trees available for new green spaces
Community spaces and school grounds are set to benefit from a project to plant almost half a million trees. The massive planting scheme is being organised by The Woodland Trust as part of it's More Trees, More Good" campaign. Targeting deprived areas and school grounds, over 400,000 native trees are to be planted by an army of volunteers within the next month. Apply … [Read more...] about 400,000 trees available for new green spaces
Mammals of The Trossachs
Both red and grey squirrels live in Lomond & The Trossachs National Park and you can help our Rangers map out where they are by recording where and when you see them. Either download the squirrel survey form (211kb pdf file), fill it in and post the form to the address below, or use the information headings in the form to email it to Gavin Skipper ( … [Read more...] about Mammals of The Trossachs