Visitors to a North East England nature reserve have been rewarded with a wide selection of wading birds, thanks to the dryer than normal conditions. Redshank, green and common sandpiper, oystercatcher and lapwing, are all taking advantage of the lowered water levels and exposed muddy margins on which to feed at Rainton Meadows, Wearside, the headquarters of Durham … [Read more...] about Little Ringed Plover spotted in Wearside
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Arctic Redpolls arrive in Durham
A nature reserve in Durham is celebrating after an Arctic Redpoll is spotted. The rare visitor to the UK was found at the Rainton Meadows nature reserve, near Houghton-le-Spring. The reserve is home to the Durham Wildlife Trust. Mark Richardson, Trust Reserves Manager, said: “This winter at Rainton Meadows has proven to be a bird spotters dream". Redpoll species … [Read more...] about Arctic Redpolls arrive in Durham
Cumbria First for Rare Dragonfly
South Cumbria will be the first to see the re-introduction of the rare white-faced darter dragonfly onto Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve, near Witherslack. Funded by Natural England, this is the first attempt to reintroduce the white-faced darter dragonfly anywhere in the UK. Cumbria Wildlife Trust is working with the British Dragonfly Society to secure the long-term … [Read more...] about Cumbria First for Rare Dragonfly
International Dawn Chorus Day – 2 May 2010
International Dawn Chorus Day is an annual celebration of the world’s oldest wake-up call – the dawn chorus – and the beauty of bird song. Throughout the UK, people are encouraged to wake up early and listen to the dawn chorus from their bedroom window. Typically, birds such as the blackbird, robin or skylark are among the first to strike up, and the dawn chorus … [Read more...] about International Dawn Chorus Day – 2 May 2010
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