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The call of the Wild came from the East
Rain fails to dampen the enthusiasm of our 30 Days Wild adventurer Dave Steel and the people he meets on his mosslands wander.
Bad news for bees: Government reverses ban on bee-killing neonicotinoids
The Government has bowed to pressure from the National Farmers Union and agreed to authorise the use of the highly damaging neonicotinoid thiamethoxam for the treatment of sugar beet seed in 2021…
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Every raindrop has a silver lining on the moss
A flooded field, a large pool formed and, finding this to its liking, along came a little egret, on Day Nine of #12DaysWild
Lightbulb sea squirt
The lightbulb sea squirt is common around much of the UK. Its easy to see where its name came from!
Sharks, skates and rays, oh my!
Between mysterious stingray pregnancies and great news about eggcases, it's time to talk sharks, skates and rays!
Scots pine
The Scots pine is the native pine of Scotland and once stood in huge forests. It suffered large declines, however, as it was felled for timber and fuel. Today, it is making a comeback - good news…
Brighter Breightmet brings wildlife to a peaceful graveyard
Brighter Breightmet is a meeting of wildlife and community which, since 2016, has been restoring the graveyard of St James’ Church in the area of Bolton known as Breightmet. Find out how they…
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People needed to grow wildflowers at home in Bolton
This summer, we need green-fingered locals to help us grow wildflowers which will be planted out along the Kingfisher Trail in Bolton to help restore the woodland.
Wanderers from afar on Day Six of #12DaysWild
“Ambushed” by a posse of at least 90 starlings, all resting on telephone wires along the road I take onto the moss.