Tim Melling – Hudsonian Godwit

  Tim writes: Hudsonian Godwit is quite a scarce North American shorebird and is classed as near-threatened by IUCN.  It breeds only in five well scattered areas ranging from northern Alaska to the shores of Hudson Bay.  It winters in southern South America but has regular stopover sites in North America, including southern Alaska where…

Five weeks today – four Hen Harrier Days

Sheffield: Venue: Devonshire Green, Sheffield City Centre, S3 7SW Start: 11am Speakers: Natalie Bennett, Iolo Williams, Mark Avery, Ross Cameron For more info: Facebook   Rainham Marshes: Venue: RSPB Rainham Marshes, Purfleet, RM19 1SZ Start: 11am Speakers: Chris Packham, Mark Thomas (RSPB), Rob Sheldon (BAWC) For more info: Facebook   Tayside and Central Scotland: Venue:…

National Meadow Day soundscape

Press release from People Need Nature: The charity People Need Nature celebrates National Meadow Day today by releasing a specially created soundscape evoking the lost Wildflower Meadows of England. 97% of all wildflower hay meadows in England have been lost since 1945. Just a few thousand hectares remain. People Need Nature Trustee Keith Datchler had…