*Everything you always wanted to know about feet but were afraid to ask
26 April 2021
Charlotte Owen tells us some fascinating feet facts
Archive of: Charlotte Owen
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Budburst
11 April 2021
April is a month of ‘more’ - more daylight, more buds, more leaves and more flowers, with more pollen and more sneezing for us hayfever sufferers, but the natural world is springing back to life. Some say that April is named after the Latin aperere, meaning “to open”, in reference to the profusion of bursting buds, unfurling leaves and blooming blossom.
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Butterfly eggs - Brown Hairstreak
07 April 2021
Charlotte Owen tells us about the Brown Hairstreak butterfly and its eggs
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The colour and beauty of birds' eggs
06 April 2021
Charlotte Owen tells us about amazing birds eggs and their colours
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Your top five frog spawn questions answered
02 March 2021
Every year WildCall gets lots phone calls from people worried about the frog spawn and tadpoles in their ponds. Here are the answers to the most frequent asked frog spawn questions.
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Going Underground - animal architects of the natural world
24 February 2021
The number of different homes inhabited by animals is huge, so in this blog, we’re going to look at underground homes. Because, as The Jam would put it, if you want to create a warm, dry and cosy home safe from prying eyes and predators, going underground is a popular option.
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The Ant Hill (and nest) Mob
22 February 2021
Where do ants make their homes?
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Tails you win
03 February 2021
Tails come in all sorts of different shapes and sizes. If you’re a vertebrate, you’ve probably got one – though humans (and all great apes) are notable exceptions. So why do animals have tails, what are they used for, and why don’t we have one?
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Window on Wildlife: garden birds
25 January 2021
The uplifting role that wildlife plays in our lives has become more vital than ever. We’re in the middle of winter, but there are plenty of birds to be seen. This guide will help you identify some of the feathered friends you’re most likely to see - and hear - from home.
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Brilliant at diving and posing - it's the Cormorant
07 January 2021
Cormorants are large, black waterbirds, which strike a signature pose so distinctive it’s the only clue you need. They are are also supremely skilled at catching fish.