Nectria cinnabarina
This bright orange fungus can be seen all over Britain, and is found on branches, twigs, old logs, and even park benches.
Friday 27 January 2012
Species File: Coral Spot Fungus
Coral Spot Fungus
Nectria cinnabarina
This bright orange fungus can be seen all over Britain, and is found on branches, twigs, old logs, and even park benches.
Nectria cinnabarina
This bright orange fungus can be seen all over Britain, and is found on branches, twigs, old logs, and even park benches.
Thursday 26 January 2012
Magnificent Manure!
Compost heaps are fantastic habitats for invertebrates and the animals that feed on them. Worms, beetles, slugs and snails will all make their homes in the rotting waste attracting a variety of animals including hedgehogs, foxes and birds.
In Beckton District Park, there is a fantastic spot that the Newham City Farm uses to compost manure. Blackbirds, Magpies and Wood Pigeons are often seen foraging for worms and last year a family of foxes even burrowed into the huge pile and made a cosy home for the winter.
This is also one of the best spots in the park to find mushrooms.
for more information on compost and its benefits check out this article from BBC Wildllife
http://www.discoverwildlife.com/wildlife-gardens/how-make-most-compost
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| Ground Beetle larvae |
In Beckton District Park, there is a fantastic spot that the Newham City Farm uses to compost manure. Blackbirds, Magpies and Wood Pigeons are often seen foraging for worms and last year a family of foxes even burrowed into the huge pile and made a cosy home for the winter.
This is also one of the best spots in the park to find mushrooms.
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| Blistered Cup |
for more information on compost and its benefits check out this article from BBC Wildllife
http://www.discoverwildlife.com/wildlife-gardens/how-make-most-compost
Tuesday 24 January 2012
Big Garden Birdwatch 2012
Why not take part in the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend?
Spend just one hour watching the birds in your garden, and help the RSPB gather valuable information on the numbers and distribution of our bird species.
Its a great activity to get the kids involved in too!
For more information on how to get involved, visit the RSPB website:
http://www.rspb.org.uk/birdwatch/
Spend just one hour watching the birds in your garden, and help the RSPB gather valuable information on the numbers and distribution of our bird species.
Its a great activity to get the kids involved in too!
For more information on how to get involved, visit the RSPB website:
http://www.rspb.org.uk/birdwatch/
Sunday 1 January 2012
Happy New Year!
Well guys its a brand new year, and hopefully a great one for wildlife!
Have you made your resolutions this year? If, like me you've resolved to help the environment and get active there are loads of volunteering opportunities coming up and some really big projects starting in 2012 for you to get involved with.
The London Wildlife Trust are running a variety of events around London in preparation for the 2012 Olympic Games, including the Greenway Project, Old Ford Island Nature Reserve and Trees for the Hosts to name a few. Check out their website for event listings and more information.
Thames 21 are also adding a lot more projects to their busy schedule, and will be back at Beckton District Park soon.
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