Citizen Scientists reveal how snow brings birds into gardens (01/2013) Participants in the British Trust for Ornithology’s (BTO) weekly Garden BirdWatch survey have revealed just how big an impact the recent spell of snowy weather has had on our feathered friends. Taking just one familiar species, the Blackbird, as an example, these ‘Citizen Scientists’ have...
Archive 2012
What’s Red, Brown & White all over? (12/2012) Santa Robin! This remarkable bird has been spotted through the British Trust for Ornithology’s (BTO) Abnormal Plumage Survey. The charity is calling for more householders to look out for strange-looking birds in their gardens this winter. Not feeling Christmassy yet? A Robin with a Father Christmas ‘beard’...
Archive 2011
Merseyside BioBank Active Naturalists (March 2011) Merseyside BioBank Active Naturalists (MBAN), has been set up in response to our changing structure and a need a call to be able to provide something for our volunteers. MBAN will will provide structure, support and guidance for budding and established naturalists and biological recorders through the use of...
Archive 2010
How to get involved with recording – 2010 Year of Biodiversity We have annual surveys and specific recording opportunities during the academic year. Our big wildlife recording event takes place in the summer term and we want schools across Merseyside to get involved. Why not join us to celebrate the ‘International Year of Biodiversity’ this...