Wader ID… by Bill Length
This blog, by Ranger Mark, gives some ‘at-a-glance’ wader identification tips based on bill size. Waders, or wading birds, are…
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Rangers in Lockdown… again!
November has been another challenging month for the team, not only with the unpredictable weather that the autumn brings, but also with the announcement of another lockdown in England.
Do Ducks Get Cold Feet?
Over the past month I’ve really enjoyed watching all our lovely waders, ducks and geese get settled into their corner…
The Season Begins…
The first of October saw the official start of the Bird Aware Solent 2020-2021 winter season with the Rangers heading…
Love Birds
“Don’t they make a lovely couple!”, is something we might say when two people start a new relationship, but when…
Here come the Rangers!
It’s that time of year again when we welcome a wide array of bird life back to our shores, but…
A Successful Summer
In a year when everything can feel a little bleak, we want to celebrate the hard work and partnership approach…
The Arrivals Board
Don’t worry, this isn’t a blog about cancelled flights, airport restrictions or quarantine, this blog is all about some of…
Birds, a Key Part of the Marine Ecosystem
National Marine Week is a time for celebrating and appreciating all things marine. From our coastlines to the open oceans,…
Wings and flight
Perhaps only our most avid followers will have noticed that back in June we had a bird anatomy theme on…
The Hidden World of the Intertidal Zone
The intertidal zone – the area of the shore that is exposed at low tide – is key to helping our overwintering birds survive. How is it used by the difference species who need it to thrive?
Seals of the Solent
With David Attenborough showcasing weird and wonderful wildlife in jungles and deserts, it’s easy to forget about the nature that…
A Good Egg
Spring and early summer are fantastic times for birds and bird lovers. We get the opportunity to see birds in…
Rangers in Lockdown
Like the rest of the country we have been taking the governments advice and are staying home as much as…
Return of the terns
May is a busy time of year for birds, for many it means babies are here or shortly on their…
Ranger Migration
It only seems like yesterday when we welcomed Mark, Emily and David to our team as 19 / 20 seasonal…
The Birds and the Bees
At this time of year, watching that busy blackbird with a twig in its mouth raises a lot of questions….
What lockdown means for our wildlife
Find out what lockdown will have in store for Bird Aware Solent’s wildlife
