Birds to see at Coombe Bissett Down
We know from Granville Pictor’s bird surveys that many different bird species feed and breed at Coombe Bissett Down. Here are some of the birds you should keep an eye out for.
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Free family event Country Comes to Town comes to Swindon for the first time
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust has announced that its free family-friendly event Country Comes to Town will take place in Swindon in May.
Land caddis
The land caddis is the only caddisfly in the UK to spend its entire time on land, with no stage in water. Look in oak leaf litter over winter to see the grainy cases of the larvae, in which they…
Birds on the move
For many birdwatchers, autumn is the most exciting time of year. But what are they so excited about?
Bird surveys at Coombe Bissett Down
Granville Pictor summarizes the bird surveys he has carried out at Coombe Bissett over the course of the project.
Swifts
Daniel Kronenberg from Salisbury and Wilton Swifts describes these impressive birds and how we can help them thrive.
Tuning in to the Land: The Birdsong of Great Chalfield
Understanding the acoustic monitoring that Wiltshire Wildlife Trust are carrying out at Great Chalfield.
How to feed birds in your garden
Find out how to attract birds into your garden all year round.
How to provide bushes for nesting birds
In the spring, birds choose the best locations to build nests, so why not offer them a safe place to settle?
How to make a Christmas wreath for birds
With food, water and shelter scarce over the winter months, give your garden birds a treat with an edible Christmas wreath.
Hidden in Farmland: Protecting the Ground Nesting Birds of Wiltshire
From the haunting call of the Curlew to the peewit of the Lapwing, ground-nesting birds are a vital part of Wiltshire’s landscape. However, many of these species—including the Skylark, Snipe,…
On land and at sea, the UK Government’s planning policy is a mess
As the Planning and Infrastructure Bill is set to be debated by Parliament next week, Joan Edwards takes stock.