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Where does the Bewick’s Swan come from?

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Sometimes with wildlife watching, it simply comes down to being in the right place at the right time to spot something very special. Yesterday was one such day where we just happened to be …

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Sunshine Wildlife: The Big Butterfly Count 2013

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Meadow are a brilliant place to find Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper and Small Skipper Butterflies.

After the complete washout that was 2012, it's just fantastic to see the sun and feel it's warmth for such a long length of time. As we come to the end of a third week of hot and bright weather, one …

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The Late Spring of 2013 – What is the Jet Stream?

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Butterfly numbers suffered from the harsh weather last year and have been at risk from getting caught out in the cold this spring.

This year has seen an incredibly variable spring. Far from April showers, we've seen cold snaps, hail and snow drifts affecting both people and animals right across the country. After the constant …

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Where do Slugs Live?

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Using sticky slime, slugs (such as this Leopard Slug) are able to climb many vertical surfaces.

Among the creepy crawlies in the garden are a few slimy creatures that many people shy away from. Slugs are like nothing else in British wildlife. Their bodies produce slime making them difficult to …

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How does snow affect wildlife?

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Sparrowhawks will venture into gardens more in winter whilst on the hunt for their prey - smaller birds.

In winter we always hope for a flurry of snow. That magical scene of slowly drifting flakes settling on our countryside can be truly inspirational. For us, winter can also mean turning the radiator up …

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Thundersnow – Did you catch the flash?

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'Thundersnow' occurs when cold air passes over warmer waters.

If you were looking out of the window on Monday night you may have been met with a very bright and loud surprise. As the thick snow and fierce winds lashed across the North-West, the sky was lit up by …

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