The following is an extract from a recent article taken from the “RSPB Notes on Nature”. In my view, it is certainly a project that will help to produce greater access into the countryside – “a new way to be in Nature”. “Join warden Dan Snowdon for a wander along the brand-new accessible boardwalk at…
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Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)
Lightning fast and technicoloured, seeing a kingfisher always feels special. Spot them near rivers, diving low to catch tiny fish with impressive dexterity. The kingfisher is a small bird with unmistakable plumage. Its back is bright metallic blue and its breast is a coppery-brown. The beak is long and black, though females have a red…
Extracts from “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…
In a recent article the Daily Mail reported that “Sightings of every listed butterfly species in the UK fell last year – as numbers continue to fall due to the loss of land that is suitable for the insects to lay their eggs”
The type that saw the greatest decline was the painted lady – with a 38.5 per cent drop in gardeners spotting them compared with in 2020. Over the last two years, sightings of this species have almost halved, with only 16 per cent of respondents to a survey stating they had seen one in their…