Birds on the move
For many birdwatchers, autumn is the most exciting time of year. But what are they so excited about?
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Image: Tom Marshall
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The woodland drummers
Meet the dawn chorus’s percussion section… Woodpeckers.
Twelve birds of Christmas
Discover some wonderful winter wildlife as part of 12 Days Wild
Avian flu – the latest symptom of our ailing ecosystems
This deadly disease is having a devastating effect on our already struggling wild bird populations.
Wading into autumn
For many birdwatchers things are just hotting up! We might be reaching the end of summer, but this is when a group of birds known as waders start to appear on our shores. Here are ten waders to…
Swift Awareness Week
Swift expert Sarah Gibson explores the early life of these brilliant birds
Swifts, swallows and martins
How to identify swifts, swallows, sand martins and house martins
March 2021 Wildlife Gardening Enews
Spring news from the garden at Plumgarths.
How to identify diving ducks
Diving ducks can be seen year-round, but winter brings a boost in numbers as birds arrive from Northern Europe and Russia. This guide will help you identify them.
Nature Diary No. 7 early June by Peter and Sylvia Woodhead
Visiting local Nature reserves and observing seasonal changes.