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How to identify owls
How to identify diving ducks
Diving ducks can be seen year-round, but winter brings a boost in numbers as birds arrive from Northern Europe and Russia. This guide will help you identify them.
Local wildlife enthusiasts spot rare and endangered butterflies
We can confirm that the marsh fritillary butterfly is now breeding at Eycott Hill Nature Reserve
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…
How to attract butterflies to your garden
Provide food for caterpillars and choose nectar-rich plants for butterflies and you’ll have a colourful, fluttering display in your garden for many months.
Scotch argus butterflies take to the air at Smardale Nature Reserve
The warm conditions of the last week have encouraged a profusion of the rare Scotch argus butterfly to take to the air at Cumbria Wildlife Trust’s Smardale Nature Reserve, near Kirkby Stephen.
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Work completed on Carlisle wildlife haven
Work has been completed on a new 42-acre wildlife haven for birds, bees and butterflies in Carlisle
Birds, bees, and butterflies suffer as Brexit farming promises broken today
Rescue rivers, wildlife and climate faster say three largest nature charities
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.