In Norwich Castle Museum there is a room full of mounted bird skins. In this room there is a large glass case, and in this case are contained the skins of a drove of 7 Great Bustards. The last of the species to have ever walked on the sandy soils of the Norfolk Brecks. As schoolboys,…
There is often great concern expressed about the damage ivy can do to trees, but contrary to popular belief, the plant is not parasitic. Ivy has its own root system which obtains nutrients directly from the soil; the tiny, root-like structures on its stems merely enable it to cling to its support without causing damage…
Welcome to the 220 for 2022 – September update. It’s been quite a ride this month, with a slow start gradually gaining momentum to take us to a grand finale where some wonderful and exotic birds were seen. These autumn months are where the quest will prosper or falter. Gone now the threadbare summer months,…