As mentioned in the August newsletter outward migration will be in full flow, especially in the first couple of weeks of the month. In addition to the scarcer species mentioned…
Scientific name: Castor fiberConservation status: Globally the Eurasian Beaver is classified as “Least Concern” with population trends increasing (IUCN Red List). However, in Great Britain, the Beaver has a classification…
Though the month may be high summer for us it’s very much the start of the autumn rush for many of our birds, though some species will still be on…
Scientific name: Apus apusConservation status: Classified in the UK as Red under the Birds of Conservation Concern 5: the Red List for Birds (2021). Protected by The Wildlife and Countryside…
Scientific name: Anguis fragilisConservation status: Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981. Priority Species under the UK Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework. Slow worms are one of the most…
July can seem quieter for birds with most activity early or late in the day in the cooler temperatures. Also, many passerines (perching birds) are more elusive as their energies…
The coming of spring and summer is a joyful time for a variety of reasons, we move away from the long dark nights which appear to go on forever and…
Growth is now at its maximum, with foliage still fresh. June and July are good months for looking for wildflowers. Most noticeable this month will be the familiar Ox-eye Daisies,…
May is a month of abundance with rapid growth and lots of new families Though starting to flower in April, this year our Bluebells will be at their best this…
