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Right now mountains are being moved! They're being moved very very slowly but it's still quite an exciting thought. Ice is incredibly powerful. Water can get into every tiny crack and crevice, so when it freezes and expands, it can split huge rocks into pieces and even slowly break down mountains...

Water turns into ice when the temperature drops below 0 degrees Celsius (or freezing point) but what actually happens? Water is made up of miniscule pieces called molecules which are too small to be seen, even under a microscope. These molecules move around all the time while the temperature is above...

You may think that you're seeing more birds around your WildSquare than usual, and you'd be right. The blackbird is one of Britain's commonest garden birds and the chances are you'll see one when you do your survey. Many blackbirds are local and will stay in the same area all their lives...

Did you know that mould is a type of fungi? Have a go at this rotting experiment to grow you own fungi and gross out your friends. You will need: A see through plastic bag Some bread A camera Take your bread and dip one corner in some water, now place your bread inside the plastic bag and seal...

Hi all I know it's not about birds but I'm hoping a fair few of you out there might be interested in the helping monitor the spread of the Horse Chestnut Leaf Miner in the UK with you mobile phones. The University of Bristol has developed a smart phone app called “Conker Tree Science...

Blogger: Rachael Murray, Media Assistant It's that time of year when many great volunteers in the Eastern Region get their boots on and stomp around farmer's fields, absorbing the glorious sunrises whilst surveying the farmland birds. The RSPB's Volunteer and Farmer Alliance Project...

Hi everyone, The RSPB has been bringing schoolchildren of all ages outdoors and closer to wildlife for years now. Saltholme is no exception - thousands of children have already visited with their school. They've had the chance to get face-to-face with the wonderful wildlife that lies in the heart...

Hi stonechat There's the London House Sparrow Parks project , and some broader work on urban sparrow populations . You can find details of many of our project here: http://www.rspb.org.uk/ourwork/projects/ Hope that helps! Katie

There was a delicate, apricot light as we arrived at Gibraltar Point, where Lincolnshire dips its toes into The Wash. There was a wisp of mist hanging over the dunes but the sun saw through it and lit the saltmarsh from the east. We explored the dunes, watching for signs of life. It was early morning...