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The ecology of the dawn chorus
What is the dawn chorus? The dawn chorus begins in the twilight as the sun begins to emerge. At this notice of a new day ahead, songbirds burst into a symphony of whistles, chirps and trills. In the northern hemisphere, the chorus is performed
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Why May is an amazing time to visit RSPB Ham Wall
May is here - an amazing month at RSPB Ham Wall and the perfect time to explore and listen or sight a vast array of birdlife. Migrating birds are pouring into the reserve from far and wide and there’s always the anticipation of something more unusual
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The secret world where tiny dinosaurs still roam
Across the world, amphibians are declining faster than any other class of animal on the planet, primarily down to habitat loss and increasing pesticide use and water pollution. One of those most dramatically affected is the great crested newt.
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Heathland fires can devastate both this rare habitat and the native wildlife
Lowland heathlands are not only precious wildlife havens but also lovely places to walk. Here in the UK, we support nearly a fifth of the world’s lowland heathland, 10% of this is in Dorset, and mainly in Purbeck. As temperatures start to rise,
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Why it’s worth getting up early to hear the dawn chorus
May is a time when spring has firmly established itself across the country. The flowers are blooming, butterflies are on the wing, and birds are raising the next generation. Gardens, local green spaces and the wider countryside becomes a hive of activity
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The seabirds that flock to Flamborough Head every year
The sea cliffs from Filey to Bridlington protect the UK’s largest mainland seabird colony, the only mainland gannetry in England, and the largest mainland black-legged kittiwake colony in the UK; Flamborough Head is one of the most important seabird
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Look out for ground nesting birds when walking
Imagine this. It’s a warm and sunny spring day in Suffolk and you decide to make the most of the splendid weather by taking a countryside walk. While strolling along a footpath you hear the twittering of excited baby birds being fed in a nearby nest