Archive
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14 May 2020
The Bees Knees
There are around 276 species of bee in the UK, many of which are common and widespread.
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14 May 2020
Species of the day: Swallow
The Swallow is a fabulous indicator of seasonal change and is perhaps our most welcomed avian migrant
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14 May 2020
Song Thrush - Bird Song
The Song Thrush is the most familiar member of its family to have ‘Thrush’ in the name. They’re one of just a few birds comprehensively defined by their song
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13 May 2020
The Raven
Michael Blencowe blog on Ravens in Lewes
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13 May 2020
Species of the day: Early Purple Orchid
The Orchids are a staggeringly large family of flowering plants. One that very much lives up to both parts of its common name is the Early Purple Orchid
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13 May 2020
Corona Wildlife Diary: Day Fifty-seven
Just when you thought it was safe to leave the cul-de-sac
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12 May 2020
Species of the day: Brown-tail Moth
The Brown-tail is one of around 2500 moth species in the order of Lepidoptera found in Britain. Its larvae live and feed in distinctive communal colonies which take the form of a silken tent
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12 May 2020
Corona Wildlife Diary: Day Fifty-six
After eight years of waiting a Hedgehog appears in the garden.
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11 May 2020
What was seen on furlough
It’s surprising what you can find in even the smallest urban garden.
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11 May 2020
Species of the day: King Alfred's Cakes
The kingdom of fungi has captivated humankind for centuries. In a realm with some truly strange names, King Alfred’s Cakes perhaps stands out as one of the most bizarre
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11 May 2020
Corona Wildlife Diary: Day Fifty-five
The Kestrel – the unsung master of the Sussex skies
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10 May 2020
Corona Wildlife Diary: Day Fifty-four
The results of the 6th Back Garden Bird Race. With Swifts, Hobbies, fledglings, a Black Kite and an Osprey.