Nature Notes – October

Nature Notes – October

Sharing is CaringWell, the Autumn Equinox has passed, the days are getting shorter, the dead leaves crackle under our feet, the summer visitors are leaving, although, at long last this year on 10th September, I heard and saw some swallows and house martins, the latter...
The Osprey ( Pandion haliaetus)

The Osprey ( Pandion haliaetus)

Sharing is CaringBy Christiane Goaziou The osprey is a magnificient bird of prey of the family of Pandionidae, which, incidentally,is a monospecific family as all the other birds of prey belong to the family of Accipitridae. It is a majestic bird, dark brown on top...
Countdown for influx of Swifts

Countdown for influx of Swifts

Sharing is CaringAs the countdown for this spring’s influx of swifts ticks down, many sites are now being readied to welcome the first arrivals – thanks to the work of swiftophile Mark Pasco and his skilled assistant Rory Dunbar. A box donated to the...