RSPB makes big move at Geltsdale

The RSPB is extending its ownership of land at Geltsdale in Cumbria and appealing for donations to secure the deal – click here. This is very good news. The emphasis of the RSPB text is on habitat restoration and the graphic produced is excellent – although the day I ever see all those species at…

RSPB press release – Solar farm benefits for wildlife

Solar farms managed for nature can benefit bird abundance and diversity  A new study by the RSPB and the University of Cambridge has shown that solar farms managed for nature could benefit birds and other wildlife.   Managed correctly this much-needed renewable energy infrastructure could provide biodiversity benefits in arable-dominated landscapes.   With recent debate about the…

Big Garden Birdwatch

I did it – did you? I saw some birds: House Sparrow (5), Long-tailed Tit (4), Blackbird (3), Blue Tit (3), Dunnock (2), Coal Tit (2), Great Tit (2), Collared Dove (1), Robin (1) and Goldfinch (1). Several species I expected were missing: Starling, Jackdaw, Woodpigeon… I have entered the data – have you?