Bird Aware Solent Gears up for Winter
We’re delighted to welcome three new rangers who have joined the Bird Aware Solent team ahead of a busy winter season.
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Sharing our Shores – Wildlife & Dogs
It’s international dog day on the 26th this month and it’s been quite a year (and then some!) for our dogs….
Gulls by the sea, but that’s not a seagull!
The summer holidays are well and truly underway and despite the famous unpredictable British weather many of us will have…
A Summer Full of Nature
It’s the summer holidays and that means you might be looking for ways to keep your little ones occupied before…
Taking a closer look at our marine wonders
Ranger Charlotte shares her passion for marine life on the Solent coastline, including the extraordinary candy striped flatworm.
Bird self-defence
The wilds of the Solent can be a dangerous place for birds. Luckily, these clever animals have evolved a variety…
Prepare for Your Wildest Month Yet!
June might be the official start of summer but there’s something even more exciting about the 6th month of the year… It’s time for the Wildlife Trust’s 30 Days Wild event!
Ranger Daves Brief Geological History of the Solent
This week we have another special guest blog, written by Dave, one of our brilliant Rangers from the 2020/2021 winter…
Ranger Mark and the Solent Terns
Many of you will remember Mark who has worked with us here in the Solent as a seasonal Ranger for…
Our growing family… meet Shona!
Welcome Shona, the newest member of the Bird Aware family! Shona joined us this week in a new role as…
Changing Seasons
Wednesday was the last day of our ‘winter season’ and what a strange one it has been with everyone going…
Helping out our Ground Nesting Birds
Spring is on its way and soon it will be time for young birds to start appearing, but before then…
New Perspectives on Wildlife
During lockdown I have benefitted hugely from connecting with wildlife, from spotting the birds visiting my garden to setting camera…
A Day of Ducks – Dabblers
Ducks can be split into two broad groups: dabblers and divers. We have covered diving ducks in a separate blog…
A Day of Ducks – Divers
Ducks can be split into two broad groups: dabblers and divers. We have covered dabbling ducks in a separate blog…
Love is in the air, and the water!
Whether you’re someone who showers your partner with chocolates, flowers, and all things shiny; or you avoid this holiday at…
The Big Garden Birdwatch
Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Why not take part in the world’s largest wildlife survey! It…
Rangers update… we will survive!
This blog post comes to you bang in the middle or our season at the end of December, so I thought it was a good opportunity to let you know how we are getting on so far!
