Four of the Scotland’s biggest environmental charities have joined together to predict that this year's earlier than usual bluebell season will peak in Scotland during the first two weeks in May. The Woodland Trust Scotland, National Trust for Scotland, RSPB Scotland and Scottish Wildlife Trust have, together, created what is believed to be the world's largest searchable … [Read more...] about Bluebell season ‘early’ in Scotland
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National beanpole week highlights plight of birds
Gardeners are being urged to purchase coppiced beanpoles, sourced from local forests, to help protect birds such as the nightingale. Bringing coppiced woodlands back to our countryside will help threatened birds including nightingales and willow warblers, according to the RSPB. Coppicing is the craft of carefully cutting trees to ground level and managing the new shoots … [Read more...] about National beanpole week highlights plight of birds
Dungerness pebble trail
A new trail has been launched at Dungerness by the RSPB. Called 'The pebble trail' it explains the history of the area using display boards, activities and a new path through the area. [pullquote]The trail tells the story of the reserve and its pebbles over the last 2000 years Heather Chantler, RSPB[/pullquote]The trail, has been developed through funding from Ibstock … [Read more...] about Dungerness pebble trail
Big Garden Birdwatch 2011
The world’s biggest wildlife survey, the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch, takes place Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 January 2011 and it needs you. Last year thousands of people took part, helping to monitor the birds visiting their gardens during the early part of 2010. Andy Waters, RSPB Public Affairs, said: "By giving up just one hour over the survey weekend, you can make a … [Read more...] about Big Garden Birdwatch 2011
Birds struggling in freezing conditions
Garden and migratory birds will suffer if arctic conditions continue according to a leading bird charity. Following the prolonged icy blast bringing Arctic weather to Britain and Northern Ireland, the RSPB is calling on birdwatchers, walkers, anglers and water sports enthusiasts across the UK to minimise disturbance to groups of ducks, geese, swans and wading birds until … [Read more...] about Birds struggling in freezing conditions