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‘French or Red Legged Partridge

February 10, 2022 Birds, Countryside, French Partridge, RSPB

A plump, round bird, the red-legged partridge is common on farmland, where it feeds on seeds, leaves and small invertebrates. When disturbed, it prefers to run instead of fly, but will fly short distances if necessary. It breeds in open scrub and farmland, laying its eggs on the ground. The red-legged partridge is sandy, grey-brown…

Labrador Retriever or Labrador

February 3, 2022 Dog, Pencil Drawing

The Labrador Retriever or Labrador is a British breed of retriever gun dog. It was developed in the United Kingdom from fishing dogs imported from the independent colony of Newfoundland (now part of Canada), and was named for the Labrador region of that colony. It is among the most commonly kept dogs in several countries, particularly in the Western world. The Labrador is loyal, obedient and playful. It was…

“If working apart we’re a force powerful enough to destabilise our planet, surely, working together, we are powerful enough to save it” – Sir David Attenborough, COP26

November 7, 2021 Uncategorized

Listen to Sir David Attenborough Hope in the nature and climate emergency Watch the speech

Goldcrest (Regulus regulus)

October 26, 2021 Birds, Goldcrest

The goldcrest is a tiny bird. Adults typically weigh just 5g, which is the same as a 20p coin. On average, goldcrests are slightly lighter than the similarly diminutive, and closely related, firecrest. This makes the species the UK’s smallest bird. Goldcrests are named after the crest of bright feathers in the middle of their…

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