James' Blog: Warton Woods
My name is James, and I’m going to be writing a series of blogs about the environment and the local area, between Heysham and Grange. I have lived in the area all my life, and have always enjoyed…
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Barrow blog: January roundup
Our trainee, Holly gives us a roundup of all the activity that's been happening in Barrow during January!
Morecambe blog: February roundup
Our trainee, Megan gives us a roundup of all the activity that's been happening in Morecambe during February!
Wyre blog: March roundup
Our Community Engagement Officer for Wyre, Jane gives a roundup of her first few months in The Bay team!
Heath fritillary
The rare heath fritillary was on the brink of extinction in the 1970s, but conservation action turned its fortunes around. It is still confined to a small number of sites in the south of England,…
Goldeneye
A medium-sized diving duck, the goldeneye can mainly be spotted in winter when birds fly in from Northern Europe. Conservation efforts have helped small numbers of these birds to nest in Scotland…
Hen harrier
The hen harrier has been severely persecuted for taking game species and has suffered massive declines in numbers as a result. Thankfully, conservation projects are underway to reduce conflict…
Avocet
A key species in the story of conservation, the avocet represents an amazing recovery of a bird once extinct in the UK. This pied bird, with its distinctive upturned bill, can now be seen on…
Golden eagle
The enigmatic golden eagle disappeared from England and Wales in the 19th century due to severe persecution. Scottish birds suffered from the use of pesticides in the 20th century. Luckily, golden…
How to conserve water
If we all do our part in saving precious water supplies, we can make a huge difference for the environment.
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My world
I'm Gemma, the Marine Conservation Apprentice at Cornwall Wildlife Trust. Originally from the Channel Islands, I've grown up stumbling over the rocky shore and snorkelling over hazy…