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A noticeable feature of the last two weeks has been the large flocks of Rooks and Jackdaws (up to 80), assembling on Campfield saltmarsh, around the high tide - obviously intent on the debris, both vegetable and animal, left by the recent high tides. Our local Crows, mixing amongst them, strutting...

Out along the boardwalk onto the Moss We had been vaguely aware for the previous week or so that there was serious digger activity out on the Moss and Dave had given us some basic information regarding this work. So, having picked our day: no wind, sunshine and some free time (you get the drift!)...

taken by 15 year old eleanor leonne bennett at lyme park

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...

Whoopers taking off from the hide wetlands. Since Christmas here on the Solway, and by implication, our very own Campfield Marsh, the weather has been very wet and windy. But, surprisingly, in the last few days it has been calm and windless - really rather pleasant. There has been a high tide...

I HAVE WRITTEN ABOUT SQUIRELS BEFORE WHEN I ONLY HAD ONE BUT NOW I HAVE A NEW ONE THE ONE THAT HAS BEEN HERE FOR SOME TIME NOW CHASES THE NEW COMER NOW I DON,T KNOW IF THE NEW COMER IS MALE OR FEMALE IN FACT I DON,T KNOW WHAT SEX ANY OF THEM ARE SO I DON,T KNOW IF ONE WANTS TO MATE WITH THE OTHER OR...

Hi, I have a kingfisher nest at the bottom of my road, its lovely and i see the kingfisher at least twice a week. and often hovering or flying in wide circles arround me. But i'm a little worried about the site its chosen. As it is (i think) under a bridge on an access road to a fishing lake and...

If you are feeling chilly this winter, imagine being a wild creature living outside. Or even and an animal in a country much colder than ours. 0 degrees Celsius: Water freezes. This is the average summer temperature at the North Pole. -1 degree Celsius: Antarctic fish swim in water this cold. They...

Having had a few dull and damp days recently, today dawned bright and sunny. However the incoming tide before lunch brought with it its usual shower. Not deterred, we set off down the Lonning and were gratified to see the sun struggling through. We had a quick look through the screen overlooking the...

This Saturday and Sunday are your chance to contribute to the official Big Garden Birdwatch - and a great opportunity to observe the birds in your garden, park, or other open space. It's also a great time to come down to Flatford Wildlife Garden and get involved. We had great fun last weekend...

Yes, Folks - the Great White Egret of Campfield has returned! The nation can now relax! We began to think that it had suffered the fate of most rare vagrants but it was spotted and photographed last Saturday (14 th Jan 2012) at the Saltmarsh Pool by local enthusiasts. This immediately brought on...

When you're on your own it's hare to keep an eye out all around you. When you are in a group, your friends can watch out in different directions. Some bird specides play safe by staying together in groups which can number thousands of individual birds. The alarm call of one bird can alert the...

this is at rye meads reserve within 10 minutes of walking in the door this fox gave great views and at the time i didnt even have a massive lens on she wandered round for a good 20 mins she and a very brave snipe absolutley made my day

Thanks Borderlass and Sparrow. Hi Grandmamac Just had a listen and that was interesting and very enjoyable. They covered quite a lot of different wildlife issues for winter including the danger of mesh. If anyone else wants to listen you can fast forward the show to 18minutes 50 seconds straight...

We have a couple of acres of wet, windy welsh hillside currently covered in grass tussocks and, increasingly, brambles plus whatever trees we can plant. We also spend a fortune on birdseed for bluetits, sparrows, willow tits, coal tits, greeenfiches, chaffinches, etc. etc. So the question is: can we...

My friend and I have just returned home from a lovely week spent in North Wales. We love going to Porthmadog, Llanberis, Caernarfon and other nearby places, and went to a few places on Anglesey too. During our travels we managed to take a few photos of some of the various birds we spotted. Some in fields...

Staying safe on bonfire night is really important for yourself, your family and your pets but please also spare a thought for wildlife. A couple of things to consider, firstly, if you are having a bonfire, please build it on the day of burning so that any critters that may be seeking hibernating spots...

Hi, I would like to know as to where the RSPB stands on the Compass Initiative by 100 leading economists; a review is set out in the Observer 30;10;11 Pages 8 and 9. It sets out clear points; the most significant are below. I am sorry I am not clever enough on computers to provide links; but Compass...

Hello Roger, it would largely depend on what access hedgehogs have to your garden, i.e is it enclosed with fencing and the only entrance under gate,driveway etc or could hedgehogs access your garden from other adjacent gardens. If you have fencing, with your neighbours consent assuming they have an interest...

Hello, Im new to this community but have a dilemma and thought that i could gain some advice here. I moved house 2 weeks ago, my previous house had a very small garden, and despite my best efforts, had very few birds. The garden in my new house however is very overgrown, and is fantastic for birds...

A Coot with the wind blowing the feathers.

Taken from fen Hide at the Loch of Strathbeg

This little Burnet moth clung to the rape plant.

I wanted to attract wildlife by making a pond in our allotmet. It took lot's of hard work and me and my dad where proud of it. One month later a frog came to our pond. She chose it for her home. I was so amazed a moment which will last forever.

watching the sun come up over Snowdonia Mountains whilst watching the Reed Buntings in the garden