February and March are not months when many higher fungi, the ones with a cap and stem, show themselves.
Survey of UK’s coast highlights change in wintering waterbird populations
The findings from a survey of the wintering waterbirds on the UK’s non-estuarine coast, delivered by a network of volunteer observers, has revealed significant changes in the numbers of several waterbird species, including Lapwing, Curlew, Redshank, Turnstone, and Sanderling.
Dr Phil Smith: Wildlife notes February 2021
February’s rainfall was average, falling on only 12 days, while temperatures were about normal as well, no snow being recorded in my garden. The usual spring drought seems to have arrived early, with high pressure and wall-to-wall sunshine prevailing from 25th.
Volunteers help to shape conservation priorities for UK birds
The latest BirdTrends report, published by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) provides valuable information on the changing status of the UK’s bird populations. Updated annually, this year’s report is especially significant in that it provides an early indication of one of the periodic revisions of the UK’s “Red List” due to be published at...