The RSPB has made its debut into the world of Smartphone technology by launching two apps for the iPhone. The apps provide nature lovers with a bounty of information on things from wildlife and habitats to local events and the charity’s 200+ nature reserves. loveNature, is free to download, and allows you browse RSPB reserves, find out what events and activities the … [Read more...] about RSPB launch iPhone apps
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Giant dragonfly found in north Cumbria
Measuring almost 10cm ( 5 inches) long, a green and black dragonfly has been spotted in woodland in north Cumbria. Initial research around the internet by Naturearoundme.com indicates that it could be a female Southern Hawker ( Aeshna cyanea) dragonfly. But can you confirm our research? If our non-specialised research proves correct, then this sighting will be good … [Read more...] about Giant dragonfly found in north Cumbria
Three chicks for Yorkshire falcons
Peregrine falcons nesting in the Yorkshire Dales National Park have produced three young. Staff and volunteers from the RSPB and the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA) who run a special free peregrine watch viewpoint at the Cove have been waiting patiently for a chance to find out how many youngsters were in the nest. [pullquote]The chicks are really fluffy … [Read more...] about Three chicks for Yorkshire falcons
Medway is home for Med gulls
Mediterranean gulls are increasingly choosing the Medway Estuary as a place to breed the RSPB has reported. Recent surveys of the estuary identified over 200 breeding pairs of this protected bird, which accounts for over one third of the entire UK breeding population. The greatest concentrations were found on the RSPB reserve at Nor Marsh. RSPB wardens Gordon Allison and … [Read more...] about Medway is home for Med gulls