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Moths and mothing
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Wildlife
Explore Cumbria's species, wildlife habitats, wildlife cams and find out how you can help Cumbria's wildlife.
In praise of moths
Chris Scaife gives us an overview of some of the wonderful moths found in Cumbria
Survival strategies of butterflies and moths
The blog explores the different methods moths and butterflies have for surviving the winter, from the eggs that wait till spring to hatch, to the adults that occasionally emerge on mild winter…
The magical world of moths
Moths do lots outside the worlds of showbiz and fashion, writes Alasdair McKee
Magnificent moths
On the 8th August Nigel Voaden introduced us to moth identification, and how we could begin to tell kittens from pugs, and tigers from hawks!
Hibernation – wildlife’s winter survival strategy
The Wildlife Trusts’ youth activism manager, Arran Wilson, draws on his background as a lecturer in zoology to explore what exactly hibernation is, and which animals rely on it to get through…
The Wildlife of India
Ian Brodie will warm us up on this February evening with an insight into the fascinating wildlife of India.
Farming with wildlife
Our friends at Jordans tell you a bit more about how they welcome wildlife on their farms, with the help of The Wildlife Trusts.
Wildlife Watching
A poem by Susan Cartwright-Smith, Gosling Sike writer-in-residence and Wildlife Watch Leader for Houghton Watch Group
Wetland wildlife hideaway
This experience grants you exclusive access to a private area of this outstanding nature reserve. Explore the landscape and spot wildlife with the help of a knowledgeable guide. A tasty picnic from a local supplier will fuel your adventure!