Archive | November, 2009

The strangest felines – Scotsman

29. November 2009

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The strangest felines Scotsman It began in the late 1970s when she was living in Devon and working as a journalist covering British wildlife . She was running out of subjects. ...

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Essay of the Week: What is Scottish Style? – The Herald

28. November 2009

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Essay of the Week: What is Scottish Style? The Herald And let's not overlook our wildlife : ospreys practically invented eco tourism. Who could forget seeing their first sea eagle on Rhum, or the time they ..

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I’m no Alex Haley, but this feels just like home – Independent

28. November 2009

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I'm no Alex Haley, but this feels just like home Independent The south counters with the Pitons, banana plantations, a volcano, cloud-covered rainforests, exotic wildlife , less congestion, a more relaxed atmosphere ...

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The first trees were planted today in fields that will be transformed into … – This is Local London

28. November 2009

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The first trees were planted today in fields that will be transformed into ... This is Local London There's massive benefit for wildlife and a great area for people to enjoy walking and cycling.” Pam Farley, from Marshalswick, was among the dozens of ...

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Lui makes life-saving trip to Fife – Press and Journal

28. November 2009

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Lui makes life-saving trip to Fife Press and Journal Staff at the charity's wildlife rescue centre have named the seal pup Lui, and she is now making a good recovery. Centre manager Colin Seddon said: “Seal ...

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Photographer Andrew Wilson captures beauty of Richmond’s open spaces – Richmond and Twickenham Times

28. November 2009

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Photographer Andrew Wilson captures beauty of Richmond's open spaces Richmond and Twickenham Times The wildlife and natural beauty of Richmond's open spaces is being celebrated in a new book by Barnes photographer Andrew Wilson. ...

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Dark roads will lead to brighter future says pollution commission – Times Online

27. November 2009

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Times Online Dark roads will lead to brighter future says pollution commission Times Online The report suggests that much wildlife can be harmed by artifical light, and recommends a planning presumption against artificial light in areas where it ... Pull plug on motorway on motorway lights to save the environment, say experts Daily Mail Less can be more when it comes to street lighting claims report Telegraph.co.uk all 4 news articles

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Tiny island offers Christmas away from it all – guardian.co.uk

27. November 2009

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Tiny island offers Christmas away from it all guardian.co.uk The 86-acre island in the Severn estuary, five miles from Cardiff and Barry, boasts a fine lighthouse, some good views and interesting bird and wildlife .

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Surprise TV mission for Bridgwater’s James – This Is The Westcountry

27. November 2009

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Surprise TV mission for Bridgwater's James This Is The Westcountry ... was plucked from thousands of hopefuls as one of ten secret agents for cbbc's Inside Life series to take footage of the planet's extraordinary wildlife

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Lockerbie Wildlife Trust – Dumfries and Galloway Standard

27. November 2009

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Lockerbie Wildlife Trust Dumfries and Galloway Standard The group hopes to be able to arrange another date for his talk on red squirrel conservation . Organisers tried to contact as many members as possible and ...

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