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.
Granville Pictor summarizes the bird surveys he has carried out at Coombe Bissett over the course of the project.
Friends Dawn and Ann meet up every fortnight for a walk and a catch up on one of their local nature reserves.
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For Dave, the mosslands are not only a place to watch and record birds, but evoke childhood memories of watching wildlife with his father. Only ten miles away from Greater Manchester, he’s always…
A new community garden has been installed for residents in Bemerton Heath.
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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The Bird's-nest orchid gets its name from its nest-like tangle of roots. Unlike other green plants, it doesn’t get its energy from sunlight. Instead, it grows as a parasite on tree roots, so…
Common bird's-foot-trefoil has a vareity of names that conjure up some interesting images: 'Eggs and Bacon', for instance! Its small, yellow, slipper-like flowers can be seen in all…
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With natural nesting sites in decline, adding a nestbox to your garden can make all the difference to your local birds.
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