Extras – May 2018
Extras that didn’t make it into the printed magazine for May 2018. Glaysher Family Butchers Closure Plastic Litter Events at Basingstoke Discovery Centre Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust Anvil Arts, Basingstoke –...
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Earthworms – our underrated, underground allies
by Alice Ashcroft, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust Earthworms are our underground allies, unsung heroes of the natural world and silent saviours of the soil. Don’t be fooled by their uninspiring appearance;...
First Clump of Frog Spawn
On the 22nd March Phil Males wrote: After several false starts due to adverse weather the frogs in my pond have finally started to spawn with the laying of the first clump of spawn...
Pale Coloured Newts
On the 12th March Phil Males wrote: As promised some photos of the pale coloured smooth newts in my pond this year. They are not great photos but you can see the colour difference...
Brambling and female Blackcap
On the 12th March Terry McAnish wrote: During the recent snow this Brambling arrived and today a female Blackcap visited my feeders. Rick Replies: sorry mate it’s a Redwing not a Brambling. The...
Extras – April 2018
Anvil Arts Summer Brochure Basingstoke and District Disability Forum Widgit’s Farm BASINGSTOKE LIONS CLUB – FEBRUARY 2018 The Silent Enemy: How PTSD Damages Our Soldiers R.C.S. Ltd Recruitment Opportunity Sunflower Cafe Hampshire and Isle...
Woodland Flora
by Alice Ashcroft, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust Woodland wildflowers are synonymous with springtime, laying out a colourful welcome for a brand new season. Visit your local Wildlife Trust nature reserves and...
Fieldfare?
On the 7th of March Katie Wenlock wrote: I was wondering if the attached photos are of a Fieldfare? – not seen one before so not sure if rare / endangered? but so strikingly...
Assistance please, to identify this bird
On the 3rd of March Colin and Trish Banks wrote: I wonder if you could help us identify what we think is a very young bird who’s taken up residence (sad to say we’re...