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AThere are over 500 aphid species in the UK, and several are common garden pests. Typically they have pear-shaped bodies and range in colour from black to pink, though most are green or brown. More... |  |
The nesting season is now well under way, and adult birds are getting more daring in their quest for insects, grubs and berries to feed their fledglings. More... |  |
The sight of swallows lined up on telephone wires marks the turn of the year and signals the approach of autumn. By mid-August swifts have already left for Africa, although swallows and house martins linger a little bit longer, gathering in flocks before embarking on their long migration. More... |  |
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