Eco & ethical living
The recent spell of hot, sunny and calm weather has brought a large and spectacular influx of marine animals into Lyme Bay, Dorset, including schools of dolphins, thousands of seabirds, large pelagic fish and even a whale! The animals have been spotted by researchers from the Dorset-based marine conservation charity MARINElife, who have been studying […]
Dolphin and whale bonanza causes a splash in Lyme Bay, Dorset Read More »
“It puts all the news from the most popular environmental web sites and blogs with a spotlight on the Guardian’s Environment section into one beautiful little app.” I love the free Taptu Guardian Environment App. It’s a social news reader dedicated to the environment and is a great way to keep up-to-date with the latest
Taptu Guardian environment app Read More »
These photos were taken at Chanonry Point, between Fortrose and Rosemarkie, on the Black Isle in Scotland. Chanonry Point in the Moray Firth is one of the best land-based watching points in the world as the largest resident population in Scotland is found in this area and from June to August the dolphins fish
Bottlenose dolphin – photos and facts Read More »
The kestrel © Martin Gillingham Scientific name: Falco tinnunculus Length: 31-37 cm Breeding habitat: Open country, motorways, arable fields, heaths and marshes Food: Small mammals, such as voles, and insects Nest: In trees or holes in buildings Identification: Medium-sized falcon with long wings and tail often seen hovering with hanging tail opened up like a
The kestrel – photo of chicks and facts Read More »
The little owl Click on photos to enlarge © Martin Gillingham Scientific name: Athene noctua Length: 23 – 27.5cm Breeding habitat: open country with mixture of fields, copses, cliffs, gardens, parks, hedgerows and trees Food: insects, birds, small amphibians and snakes Nest: pairs build nests in holes in trees or buildings and lay a
The little owl in the wild – photos and facts Read More »
Petition Fish is The Wildlife Trusts’ new campaign to put pressure on the UK, Scottish and Welsh Governments to create Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) – sanctuaries for our sea life. Please support Bernard the Gurnard’s campaign to protect our amazing marine wildlife including whales and dolphins. Put the kettle on for a nice cuppa and