Wading birds like Lapwings, Curlews and Oystercatchers are struggling in many places across the UK. In the film below, discover how the RSPB are helping these birds on the stunning island of Rousay, by working with landowners and farmers, and with some vital assistance from four-legged volunteers. Extract taken from the RSPB notes on Nature….
RSPB say: “For many of us, September heralds the end of the summer holidays and a return to the regular rhythms of life. It’s also a time of transition in nature, as summer visitors like Swallows leave our shores and other birds return. This month in Nature’s Calendar we welcome Jays. At this time of…
The Sanderling is a small wading bird. The name derives from Old English sand-yrðling, “sand-ploughman”. Sanderlings scamper about the waves looking for marine crustaceans, fish and even jellyfish to eat. It visits the UK in winter from its Arctic breeding grounds, but can also be seen as it passes through on migration during spring and…
Brancaster is actually made up of 2 villages, Brancaster and Brancaster Staithe. Brancaster is mainly residential, with all the interest centered on Brancaster Staithe, a working fishing village. Many local families still make their living by fishing from the staithe, which has always been famous for its first class shellfish. You can buy their catch from stalls either at…
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