Most birders agree that higher magnification and larger lenses don’t necessarily equate to better binoculars for bird watching. When you watch birds, the most important thing you want is a clear view that is true to colour. So, what is the best magnification for bird watching binoculars? Many newbie birders prefer a pair of binoculars […]
Squirrels can be annoying! They are highly intelligent and agile animals that are always on the lookout for food. This can make it incredibly difficult if you like bird watching and have a bird feeder in your yard. If you are troubled by these furry friends, it is important to know how to make a
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Throughout the UK, you can find many conservation websites and blogs dedicated to the care and tracking of wild animals. There are organisations dedicated to conserving rare species, endangered animals, and those whose habitats are threatened by human activity. One such organisation is the Butterfly Conservation Charity. The website Bedsnorthants-butterflies.org.uk is linked to this charity, and
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The garden warbler (scientific name sylvia borin) is a small passerine bird in the Sylviidae family. It is native to Europe and northwest Africa, but it has been introduced to other regions, including North America, where it became well established by the early 20th century. Garden warblers are most often found in open areas such
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The ragged robin (scientific name Silene flos-cuculi) is a species of flowering plant in the Caryophyllaceae family and is well known for its distinctive pink flowers. There are many fascinating things to learn about this humble flower, such as how it got its name, its meaning in various cultures around the world, and how it
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Viper’s-bugloss is a flowering herbaceous plant belonging to the family Boraginaceae. They are perennial plants with an erect stem, hairy leaves and many dense spikes of bright blue or violet funnel-shaped flowers. The scientific name Echium vulgare has two meanings: “vulgar” (common) and “A city of Lydia” (Echium = Echioion). The word “Bugloss” comes from
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The gatekeeper (pyronia tithonus), also known as the hedge brown, is a member of the genus Pyronia and the family Nymphalidae. It is one of the most common of British butterflies and is thought to be most closely related to the red admiral and, like it, it flies in summer and is particularly fond of
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The common evening primrose (Oenothera biennis) is a plant of the Onagraceae family, which typically blooms from June to September. It goes by many common names such as coffee plant, cure-all, fever plant, heavenly blue, blue star, and evening star. The flowers of the common evening primrose open in the evening and fold back to
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Common monkshood is a perennial herb belonging to the genus aconitum and family Ranunculaceae. It is native to Europe and North America; introduced to Australia, New Zealand and parts of East Asia, where it is considered invasive because it has displaced native plants. It is also known as wolfsbane, old wives hood, soldiers helmet, dogs
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