Nightingales, warblers and swifts
April was the month when most of the birds arrived from Africa. Now May is the month for attracting a mate and settling down to raise a family.
April was the month when most of the birds arrived from Africa. Now May is the month for attracting a mate and settling down to raise a family.
Considered to be an early sign of spring, the song of the cuckoo sounds the same as its name: ‘cuck-oo’. It can be heard in woodlands and grasslands. Cuckoos famously lay their eggs in the nests…
We have a busy schedule of events and school visits throughout the year across the Trust and are always looking for volunteers to lead and assist with these activities.
Our event stands, themes and activities need to be eye-catching and engage people of all ages, so we are looking for creative people who would like to help us achieve the amazing ‘wow’ factor in…
The melodious song of the nightingale is the most likely sign of this bird being about. Shy and secretive, it sings from dense scrub and woodland, day and night.