The Adventures of ZBS and Sean
Every year we are wary of our Peregrine Falcon chicks at fledging time as urban birds have a tendency to launch themselves in the wrong direction. Their initial flights are …
“Earwigging for Beginners”
When I was a kid I loved turning over any rock or log I could find to see what lived underneath (okay I still do this as an adult, but …
Bug Phobia
Entomophobia is the fear of insects and bugs, so if the topic of this newsletter has sent you into a panic, you may be a sufferer. Firstly, I’d like to …
Glowing Wonders: The Magic of Glowworms
In our neighbouring borough of Hillingdon at Frays Farm Meadows and Denham Lock Wood you will find an enchanting and often overlooked creature — the Glowworm. Known to ancient Romans as “fireflies,” these tiny, …
If You Go Down To The Woods Today
In late May a small group of us braved the bank holiday weather to seek an answer to the question on everybody’s lips… What happens when you shine an ultra-violet …
Why We Should All Love The Beetles
No, I’m not talking about the 60s pop sensation – I’m talking about shiny, six-legged Coleopterans (from the Greek kolea – sheath and pteron – wing). Beetles are amazing and …
Tottering toddlers!
Like me, anyone watching our Peregrine live webcam would have had their hearts in their mouths watching the two young chicks wobbling along the ledge beyond the nest box! Their …
Exploring a New Dimension of Nature with Bat Detectors
On a calm evening stroll, a small figure quietly flutters overhead, weaving erratically through the sky. In the dim light, one can recognise the unmistakable outline of a small bat, …
The Buzz About Bees: Guardians of Wildlife
Did you know that the buzzing creatures we often see darting from flower to flower hold a pivotal role in the intricate web of life? Bees, with their delicate wings …
Peregrine Fledgewatch at Ealing Hospital
Start time: 19:00. End time: 21:00. Our plucky pair are almost ready to fly the nest! Come on down to watch our young Peregrine Falcon chicks take flight. We believe …
