A recent butterfly-orchid survey in Wales has revealed double the number of rare plants compared to last year and the highest number for 25 years. The annual count of butterfly-orchids took place at the Caeau Tan y Bwlch reserve near Caernarfon, Wales. In total 3495 orchids were counted, up from 1439 in 2010. Plantlife Cymru’s conservation manager Dr Trevor Dines … [Read more...] about Highest orchid numbers for 25 years
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Heron fishing as river thaws
Our local Heron grabs a chance to feed as the icy waters of the Eden start to flow again. Over four weeks of below freezing temperatures resulted in our rivers freezing over for the first time in many years. Waterside wildlife such as this heron will have struggled to feed during this time, so the the last 24 hours of thaw have been a welcome break for birds and … [Read more...] about Heron fishing as river thaws
Otters on the River Eden
A boxing day walk along the river Eden in Carlisle and a unique chance to see one of our elusive riverside otters. There had been many reports throughout the year of otters living along the banks of the river Eden, as it runs through Carlisle. The River Eden and its tributaries are located in the Eden Valley, Cumbria and flow through some of the most beautiful … [Read more...] about Otters on the River Eden