Birds on the move
For many birdwatchers, autumn is the most exciting time of year. But what are they so excited about?
Blog: birdwatching
Image: Tom Marshall
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Waxwing winters
Discover the bird that’s a favourite amongst birdwatchers, despite the fact that most rarely see one.
Dawn chorus - the equivalent of singles night in a karaoke bar
Volunteer Alasdair McKee gives an entertaining take on the dawn chorus and urges us to get up early this Sunday for a wonderful avian concert
Deciphering the dawn chorus
Wildlife expert Nick Acheson introduces some of our feathered superstars to listen out for this spring.
April in the wildlife garden
Wildlife notes from Plumgarths' gardener, Julia Sier.
Another Osprey breeding season is ready to unfold at Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve
A highlight for what has been a hard week for everyone has been the return of the lovely Blue 35 to the nest at Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve. Despite having to close the gates at Foulshaw Moss due…
An introduction into the complex world of birding!
Surveying wading birds at Hodbarrow Reserve
Bird list for Foulshaw
Bird watcher David Thexton has sent us a bird list for Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve. He's seen 66 species in total in March, but here are the highlights.
Know Your Osprey
If you’re an expert birder then you’re probably already pretty adept at picking out a distinctive bird like the osprey – but for those of us a little less expert in all things feathery it can be…
Handsome marsh harrier sighting
How exciting! We’ve had a marsh harrier sighting, which was spotted at Foulshaw Moss nature reserve this week (15 February) by David, our Conservation Manager here at Cumbria Wildlife Trust.