The lock-down during the COVID-19 outbreak has made many of our lives unrecognisable. Just two months ago, many of us would have been travelling to and from work, picking the kids up from school and …
Urban Nature
Saving the Planet: Gardening for Wildlife
The UK is a country that by and large loves nature. This could be because the Brits are known for backing the underdog. We cheer on David rather than Goliath and hope Oliver does indeed get 'more'. So …
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Why do cormorants spread their wings?
Walking along a river there are many different birds you can spot. From coots to herons, each has their own uniqueness, beauty and charisma. But above the birds swimming in the water and nesting in …
What does Coltsfoot mean?
If ever you have a dandelion without leaves, growing in a particularly tough environment, you have a completely different flower called Coltsfoot. But if the name Dandelion comes from the French, …
What do Weevils eat?
Creeping out of the woodwork after winter is an insect with an incredible looking nose. Of all the noses in the animal kingdom, the Weevil beetle must surely have one of the most surreal. There are …
What noise do Rabbits make?
When they are tucked up in a warm, comfy hutch, it’s hard to imagine a rabbit could wish for anything else. But out in the countryside, their cousins live very different lives. Wild rabbits tend to …
