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Nora’s study of bird behaviour explores how small bird communities flock together to ward off larger predators. Nature has many things to teach us and is now widely acknowledged as a key…
Nora’s study of bird behaviour explores how small bird communities flock together to ward off larger predators. Nature has many things to teach us and is now widely acknowledged as a key…
Hazel is a small tree of woodlands, grasslands and gardens that is regularly coppiced - the practice of cutting the stems of a tree to allow new shoots to grow. It is well known for its long,…
The whooper swan is a very rare breeding bird in the UK, but has much larger populations that spend winter here after a long journey from Iceland. It has more yellow on its yellow-and-black bill…
Stone curlews are unusual waders with large yellow eyes - perfect for hunting beetles at night.
It’s easy to identify this distinctive skate from the black and yellow marbled eye spots on each wing.
The yellow flower heads of common ragwort are highly attractive to bees and other insects, including the cinnabar moth.
Try this simple bird feeder for garden visitors!
Can you tick off any of these?
Can you tick off any of these?
Craft your own bird nest with nature finds.