The record breaking osprey at the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Loch of the Lowes reserve in Perthshire has laid the 62nd egg of her lifetime. The osprey, affectionately known by many as ‘Lady’ has been returning to Loch of the Lowes, near Dunkeld in Perthshire, for an incredible 22 years. The egg was spotted in the nest on Saturday evening by staff and volunteers monitoring … [Read more...] about Osprey at Loch of the Lowes lays 62nd egg
Time Of Year
RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend!
Don't forget to take part in the 2012 RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend. The world’s largest wildlife survey - takes place on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 January 2012 and they need you, helping to monitor the birds visiting our gardens over the winter period. Over 600,000 participants recording over 10 million birds across 300,000 gardens helped make 2011 a … [Read more...] about RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend!
Don’t over trim your holly bush
It’s an age-old tradition – using fresh holly branches to adorn your table and give your home a festive look – but conservationists are warning that using too much could leave wildlife out in the cold this winter. Holly is a valuable source of food and shelter for a number of birds, mammals and insects. Thrushes, robins, dunnocks, finches and goldcrests use it for … [Read more...] about Don’t over trim your holly bush
Squirrel Pox Virus in Merseyside
The first confirmed case of Squirrel pox virus in Blundellsands, Merseyside has been confirmed. This is a devastating blow to conservationists working to protect our endangered Red Squirrels. Sally Orritt from the Save our Squirrels campaign said ‘We are working to keep the Grey squirrels away from the Red Squirrels, we really need to get our message out loud and … [Read more...] about Squirrel Pox Virus in Merseyside
Hooray – Le Tree Bee is Back!
The Tree Bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum), a widespread native of mainland Europe (hence Le Tree Bee), has been spotted once again in Northumberland National Park by the Authority’s bee expert, Shaun Hackett, during a guided walk on Simonside for the Rothbury Walking Festival. … [Read more...] about Hooray – Le Tree Bee is Back!