Wetland Heritage Survey – open for comment until 31 Janury 2012

I am conducting a survey alongside Scarborough Council as part of an undergraduate research project. 

The survey is on people’s opinions and understanding of wetland heritage with particular reference to

the Vale of Pickering, North Yorkshire.

 I would be grateful if you could spare a few minutes of your time to look at the short survey at the

following link: www.scarborough.gov.uk/wetlandsheritagesurvey 

The survey will close on 31st January 2012. I hope to obtain a good response from a range of people who live

in or near the Vale, or have an interest in the area.

 I am also looking for a small number of respondents willing to be interviewed about their personal experiences 

of living or working in the Vale of Pickering, especially those who have lived there for a number of years. These

follow-up interviews will be organised by me in the New Year to gain a more in depth understanding of the

heritage of the Vale and people’s place within it.

 I can be contacted directly on 07528 701111, Via e-mail at:mr-hugo@hotmail.co.uk Or at: thevopwetlandproject@hotmail.co.uk

 Many thanks

Hugo Hughes

Bird Sanctuaries

These are the bird sanctuaries that are reasonably local of which we are aware.  If you know of more, please let us know.  Click on each name to find more information.

Bempton Cliffs Towering chalk cliffs, home to 200,000 seabirds

Hornsea Mere The largest natural lake in Yorkshire

Top Hill Low 12 hides dotted around the reserve with great views over ponds, marshes and reservoirs.

What’s in your garden? – April 2011 edition

Please click here to find the April edition of  Whats in your garden April 2011

Autumn edition of What’s In Your Garden

 

Have a look at the new edition of Whats in your garden Autumn 2010   It contains lots of really good tips on helping birds make it through the winter and a section on how to get children intrested.

What’s in your garden? July 2010

Please click on the link to find Whats in your garden July 2010

Thanks to our author Martha Kemble, West Lutton.

Martha tells us of interesting information about ladybirds at the Breathing Spaces website.  Click here to go to the Breathing Spaces website – lots of information about ladybirds and all sorts of other interesting things.

What’s in your garden? October 09

Please follow the link to find Whats in your garden October[1]

What’s in your garden? Newsletter for April 2010

Please click on the link to find Whats in your garden April 2010

Thanks to Martha Kemble, author.

Need information on nest boxes?

Robin and BlueTit 001[1]Robin 001[1] At this time of year our birds are busy acquiring their nesting sites and making or repairing their nests.  We thought some ideas around nest boxes would be topical – so thanks to our resident bird expert – David Mellor – here is some info.  David says……………….

The ultimate help is the BTO Nestbox Guide by Chris De Fen £7-99 … available on line http://www.bto.org … it has literally all the knowledge … or popdown the garden centre and buy one … nothing ornate … basics ..? max hole size 26mm for blue tits … 28mm great tits … facing from N to SE … shaded position not in constant sunlight … nowhere near any birdfeeders … do not place boxes in close proximity … easy access in and out …
Open boxes work … had a robin nest last year … old christmas trees ..? pair of linnets raised a brood in one … or put up a satellite dish and get the local collared doves in …
Would love to hear of any breeding records … first house martin arrival …
swallows … etc …

 

Don’t forget you can add to David’s bird log or make comments at any time – use the comments box on the website, or e-mail luttonsandweaverthorpewebsite@hotmail.co.uk

 

The robin in our photograph seems to have found an ideal spot – shelter and food provided by a kind human… but it seems that just as important as finding your food is keeping your food!!  Have a look at the second picture…..the blue tit is trying to land as well!

What’s in your garden newsheet – January 2010

Please click on the link to find the Janaury newsheet.  This time the  focus is on water voles.   Whats in your garden January 2010 edition[1]

Birding log

Lots of birds have been sighted this month, and fledgings are out and about now.  This months list includes: [Read more...]