Month: November 2022

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RSPB enhances visitor experience at number of nature reserves across the UK

Published by surfbirds on November 29, 2022 courtesy of RSPB, surfbirds archive The RSPB is opening new cafés at four of its nature reserves, as part of its efforts to drive community engagement and connections to nature across the UK. A £2.8m loan from Triodos Bank UK will support the creation of new cafés at The Lodge in Bedfordshire, Dee Estuary in Cheshire, Frampton Marsh in Lincolnshire and Conwy, North … Continue reading RSPB enhances visitor experience at number of nature reserves across the UK

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CREAM IN THE WAKE OF YELLOW

Originally posted on Something Over Tea:
I have devoted several posts lately to the beautiful display of indigenous yellow flowers that have brightened the veld this spring. These are gradually losing their lustre and are being replaced by a variety of cream, creamy-white or white flowers. This is what the open veld on the edge of town looked like on my walk on Friday morning.… Continue reading CREAM IN THE WAKE OF YELLOW

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BEAUTIFUL BRONZE MANNIKINS

Originally posted on Something Over Tea:
Among the most delightful of the avian visitors to our garden are the Bronze Mannikins (Spermestes cucullata), which are among smallest birds in South Africa. I think they are truly delightful little birds and often regard them as feathered bundles of happiness. Males and females look alike: they have grey bills and blackish heads with white underparts and brown… Continue reading BEAUTIFUL BRONZE MANNIKINS

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