Glis glis

The new UK Biodiversity Action Plan (UKBAP) priority species list was released a couple of weeks ago. Browsing through websites and forums, one article caught my attention, as it asked ‘why are herring gulls on the list, but not golden eagles’.
I have no involvement with UKBAP, therefore this is just my interperation; UKBAP is about […]

It looks like the effects of MSC Napoli are worsening - a new slick has formed =( Hurray for the wonderful RSCPA workers and volunteers, who are working hard to help the birds… Wish I could help, especially as it’s all happening so close (apparently they originally intended to get the ship to our beach in Budleigh, but […]

I’m extremely worried about the mental state of our ”environmental” secretary:
‘No proof’ organic food is better
That’s got to be one of the most inappropriate, vague and unsupported statements ever! Organic food is not just about possible health benefits (although if people feel happier eating fruit and vegetables which don’t have their skins soaked in synthetic chemicals, that’s fine!), it’s […]

Alarm sounded for farmland birds
Widespread farmland species including the skylark, grey partridge and bullfinch are continuing to decline…
I think that DEFRA’s newly introduced Environmental Stewardship scheme could well settle down and produce results over the coming years - small changes in farmland habitat management can make a big difference (see Kemerton Conservation Trust).