An article in the recent National Biodiversity Network (NBN) News highlighted a particular case study that caught my eye. The article discusses a piece of work developed undertaken by The Rivers Trust in partnership with the NBN team to make Atlas driven data layers available on ArcGIS Online, a system I have recently been working...
Autumn Fungal Highlights of 2022 with Tony Carter
After the long, hot and dry weather it eventually rained. Then it forgot to stop. The season started late and was shorter than usual but there were some very numerous fruiting of certain species. I managed to visit a number of sites despite the weather. These are the highlights. At the end of September I...
Dr Phil Smith Wildlife Notes: December
Two cold snaps early in the month were followed by much milder, damp weather, 15 days of measurable rain leading to a 20cm (8 inches) rise in the sand-dune water-table. Nevertheless, we had slightly less than normal rainfall for the month. The Met Office reported that December was the only month of 2022 with below...
UK now a winter destination for Mediterranean birds
Birds breeding in southern Europe are now spending the winter in the UK. Research shows Blackcaps migrate north and take advantage of garden bird feeders. British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) calls for more people to record their garden bird sightings. Most of the birds that flock to our shores in winter are leaving behind inhospitable...
