With the advent of spring comes a new cast of birds to delight and entertain us. Before April is out most of our summer migrants will have arrived and be…
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Early Emerging Butterflies Identification
Let’s have a look at identification of early emergent butterflies in the UK. Of our nearly 60 species of butterfly, only 6 overwinter as adults emerging with the first warmth…
Common Large Raptor Identification
Large birds of prey seen soaring overhead or glimpsed fleetingly from a passing car can cause a great deal of confusion as to identity. Let’s have a look at three…
Frogs and Toads
Nature, including many of the everyday creatures that surround us, is entwined in our heritage, folklore and culture. In the case of frogs and toads it’s likely that most children…
Wingsearch2020 – Genesis
Introduction Perhaps you are wondering what on earth this project is all about? And maybe you’re similarly intrigued by the title of this post, Wingsearch2020 – Genesis. Settle down for…
Norfolk Cranes
Whether common cranes were ever actually common in East Anglia is open to debate. Circumstantial historic evidence indicates they may well have been a widespread and abundant breeder in our…