Wildlife
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Bees in danger of becoming extinct in UK cities: how the public can help in their garden
Ahead of Don’t Step on a Bee Day on Friday 10th July, experts advise what is best to plant now for bees and reveal the correct way to save a struggling bee! In the UK alone 35 species of bees…
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Birds of a feather get hot in this weather
With temperatures set to soar above 30C in parts of the UK over the next few days, the RSPB is asking people to give birds a helping hand in the hot conditions by leaving out a supply of fresh water…
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Garden amphibians drying up
Results from the RSPB’s 2018 wildlife survey reveal that garden amphibians are becoming rarer The results from the RSPB’s 2018 wildlife survey, conducted as part of the Big Garden Birdwatch, reveal that sightings of garden amphibians are becoming rarer. Frogs…
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Could our obsession with mobile technology destroy wildlife?
Scientists are becoming increasingly concerned that 21st century devices could pose a threat to wildlife through radiation A scientific review of the impacts of electromagnetic radiation launched today reveals our limited understanding about how changes we are making to the…
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Help to map nature’s calendar
Nature’s Calendar shows you how the planet is changing Pictures: Nature’s Calendar What effect has recent weather had on wildlife? Is climate change affecting timings in nature? Join Nature’s Calendar and help scientists to track the effects of weather and…
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Volunteer for Wildlife
Do Something great for nature with BBC Springwatch. The BBC Springwatch Do Something Great campaign is aiming to get as many people as possible volunteering and helping nature and wildlife this spring. From litter picking and beach cleans to planting…
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Spring spectacular at beautiful Batsford Arboretum
Batsford Arboretum is living proof it’s not just for autumn – it’s in the spring the wild garden really comes into its own. The Fuji cherries – a mountain variety of Japanese cherry – kick-start the blossom displays from late…
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Keep Nest Boxes Simple
Wildlife charity warns against novelty nest boxes for garden birds If you’re planning to put up a nest box in time for the bird breeding season, the RSPB has a message for you: please keep it simple. A basic wooden…
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TV wildlife presenters urge public to join Great British Bee count 2015
#Wildlife presenters Steve Backshall, Michaela Strachan and Miranda Krestovnikoff are urging people to get outside and take part in the Great British #Bee Count 2015, which is taking place throughout #May 2015. Organised by Friends of the Earth, Buglife and…
