Archive
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01 July 2020
Species of the day: House Martin
The delicate House Martin is a remarkably small bird, roughly the size of a Goldfinch. Along with the Swallow, it is without doubt one of our most welcomed spring arrivals
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01 July 2020
We speak to actor Robert Bathurst
We speak to actor Robert Bathurst about lockdown, nature and visiting Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
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29 June 2020
Species of the day: Meadow Brown
There’s no British butterfly species more ubiquitous than the Meadow Brown, found in just about every grassy habitat across the British Isles and indeed much further afield
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28 June 2020
Orchids in Sussex
Every year, Glenn goes out to look for and count orchids.
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27 June 2020
Species of the day: Meadowsweet
Should you happen to wander alongside a stream, you may become aware of a rather sweet fragrance, that of the dainty Meadowsweet
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26 June 2020
Ratty - or the Water Vole
With my wetland hat on, I have a fondness for Ratty – otherwise known as the water vole. These charismatic little ‘water rats’ can act as a flagship for the positive action that we can take to restore our battered water environments.
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25 June 2020
A Time Machine
The natural rhythms of the seasons, of daylight and the tides have a big influence on us and wildlife
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25 June 2020
Corona Wildlife Diary: Day One Hundred
The final Corona Wildlife Diary.
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24 June 2020
Species of the day: Dark Bush Cricket
You’re likely to see a Dark Bush Cricket crawling and sunbathing amongst ancient hedgerows, particularly in the southern half of Britain where they’re the most common
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24 June 2020
Corona Wildlife Diary: Day Ninety-nine
What doesn’t go 99 bonk?
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23 June 2020
Corona Wildlife Diary: Day Ninety-eight
A final round up of wildlife in my garden.
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22 June 2020
Species of the day: Hemlock
Hemlock likely needs little introduction for its reputation precedes it as a notoriously toxic member of the widely distributed ‘carrot’ family