Adapting to extremes - animals
When we hear on the news about devastating floods or heatwaves it's usually the human suffering that's reported but in the “Western” world at least we can usually find shelter, or turn…
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Get closer to the field and a little more behind the scenes by reading about the wild experiences, wildlife insights and recollections of staff and volunteers – writers from all over the organisation, from our Reserve Officers to our student placements.
We welcome guest bloggers! If you have something to write home about - whether you've got a trail cam in your garden, or you've been bird watching, or visited one of our nature reserves - if it's to do with Cumbria's wildlife and wild places then we'd love to hear from you!
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Adapting to extremes - plants
A lot of plants have clever ways to help them survive extreme conditions: think of yew trees or gorse with their narrow waxy needle-like leaves, designed to minimise moisture loss; or stonecrops…
Our first month as Marine Futures Interns
In this blog, our recently appointed Marine Futures Interns share their stories of the paths that led them to their Internships and what they've been up to in their new roles so far.
Happy landings for the #FoulshawOspreys chicks
Our three young #FoulshawOspreys on nest one have successfully fledged – which means they're beginning the final stage of their time with us at Foulshaw Moss!
In this blog, we…
Rusland Local Support Group – Temperate Rainforest Project
We are lucky enough to have remnants of rare temperate rainforest in the Rusland Valley.
Feeding the #FoulshawOspreys Family
With only a few months to raise their chicks, our #FoulshawOspreys pair has to do everything they can to keep the chicks safe and well fed. Find out more in this blog written by one of our osprey…
Wildlife Gardening with Allan Bank's Head Gardener
We asked Allan Bank's Head Gardener Rebecca about the work they do for wildlife at the National Trust property.
Meet the neighbours: our #FoulshawOspreys have company
In this blog, our volunteer and osprey watcher, Jenny Cornell, introduces you to the #FoulshawOspreys neighbours on a second nest at Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve.
How osprey eggs are formed
In this blog our volunteer Jenny Cornell delves deeper into the development of an osprey egg – from a simple cell to a fully developed egg.
Welcome back, Foulshaw Ospreys!
As we anticipate another exciting #FoulshawOspreys season ahead, we welcome back White YW and Blue 35. Our volunteer, Jenny Cornell, ponders on the pattern of their arrival dates since they…