The Woodlands.co.uk Blog - nature surveys
Managing Your Woodland For Birds
Managing your woodland to conserve its bird population and encourage species which are struggling is possible with a little planning.
British Trust for Ornithology - Bird Atlas 2007
With the help of volunteers, the British Trust for Ornithology is undertaking a major survey of the bird population in Britain and Ireland – a Bird Atlas of the UK. Their winter count started on 1 November 2007 and they are still looking for help. Read more…
Make the Adder Count – A National Survey
The adder (Vipera berus) may be Britain’s only poisonous snake, but this beautiful and shy creature and will make every effort to keep out of your way. The adder’s preferred habitats are open, immature woodland or woodland edges where there are warm, sunny spots, and cover to take refuge if disturbed.
The National Trust, mushrooms and toadstools
Mushrooms and toadstools are common at this time of year. They are the visible evidence of fungi; the fruiting (spore-producing) bodies of fungi growing in the soil, leaf litter, or bark of trees. Nature’s ‘recycling depot’, bacteria and fungi are essential to the decomposition of plant and animal remains. Many local natural history societies organise fungal forays at this time of year, as do a number of the National Trust properties. Read more…
Ahead By A Squeak – A survey of Britain’s bats
Good news for bats in the run up to Halloween. The Bat Conservation Trust has won funding from the National Heritage Lottery Fund for a 4-year programme of conservation activities.
Old and Fat - The Ancient Tree Hunt
Supported by The Woodland Trust , the The Ancient Tree Hunt aims to create a database of Britain’s historically important trees.
Moths Count 2007
The Moths Count project, run by Butterfly Conservation, is holding a number of events this summer to record national distribution of moths and to raise public awareness. The public are invited to take part in a programme of recording events: all you need is a torch and a pencil to record your findings. Read more…
Beewatch 2007 - Plight of the Bumblebee
The Bumblebee Conservation Trust, based at Stirling University, needs your help in recording sightings of bumblebees. They would like you to record what species you see, where and how many, and take pictures of any unusual specimens. Go to http://www.bumblebeeconservationtrust.co.uk/surveys.htm to find out how to take part. Read more…