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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Barn Owl death survey
This winter’s snow and ice is having a devastating effect on local Barn Owl populations in Northumberland, especially in the uplands which have seen deep snow cover for several weeks and face the likelihood of more to come. Barn Owls are unable to hunt successfully when there is snow cover on the ground and after three to four weeks can die in large numbers. More than a … [Read more...] about Barn Owl death survey
Bumble Bee Survey
The Bumble Bee Conservation Trust are looking for people to support them and need your help to map the distributions of our bumblebees. In particular they need to know the current habitats of the rarer species which are bordering on extinction. You can take digital photographs of any unusual species that you see in your garden, or when off on a walk, and email … [Read more...] about Bumble Bee Survey
Bat Count
The Bat Conservation Trust are looking for volunteers to help them count bats. They need to be able to have an idea of how many bats there are, and can only do this with the help of hundreds of volunteers all around the country to count them. Most of the counting happens after dark and requires expert knowledge to tell the difference between bat species. There is … [Read more...] about Bat Count
Water vole survey helpers
London Wildlife Trust's Water Vole Project aims to establish the current distribution and status of water voles in the capital, recommend suitable habitat management and provide advice. … [Read more...] about Water vole survey helpers