Tree sparrow
A scarce and declining bird, the tree sparrow can be spotted on farmland and in woodlands; it is not an urban bird in the UK. It has a brown cap and black cheek-spots, unlike the similar house…
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House sparrow
The house sparrow is a familiar, streaky brown bird of towns, parks and gardens. Males sport a grey cap and black bib, the size of which indicates their status.
How to clean nestboxes and bird feeders
Nestboxes can harbour parasites so it is good practice to take them down at the end of the season and give them a clean. Likewise it is important to keep bird feeders clean to stop the spread of…
The humble house sparrow
Tom Hibbert, birdwatcher and content officer for The Wildlife Trusts, takes a closer look at one of the UK’s most familiar birds.
Talk: AGM & Reeds, water and wildlife: a naturalist’s record in sound and images of the river Glen reserves
This link will open on the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust website.
Terry Barnatt will provide a record in photos, art and sound recordings of the wildlife of Thurlby Fen, Baston Fen & Willow Tree Fen. Preceded by a short AGM.
Local Wildlife Sites
Local Wildlife Sites are areas of land especially important for their wildlife. They are some of our most valuable wildlife areas.
Willow Bird Feeder Making and Walk at Lorton Meadows
This link will open on the Dorset Wildlife Trust website.
Join a fun hands-on activity and learn how to weave willow into your very own bird feeder.
Fingringhoe Willow Bird Feeder Workshop
This link will open on the Essex Wildlife Trust website.
Spend a relaxing morning willow weaving.
Fir Tree Copse
This link will open on the Surrey Wildlife Trust website.
Fir Tree Copse is small in size but rich in wildlife and one of the best sites in Surrey for moths.
New wildlife sites in Hampshire and Isle of Wight
New wildlife sites in Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Local Wildlife Sites - local in name only
Living Landscape Development Manager Rachel Hackett highlights the plight of Local Wildlife Sites – an essential part of the UK’s nature recovery network