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My Stories of the Week about children and what matters to them
This week’s stories * 22nd February – Christchurch earthquake anniversary and students’ experiences, here * 22nd February – also the birthday of Baden Powell, a man ahead of his time for getting out of doors – here * How to build nest boxes for a range of different birds – here * [...]
Last chance for bird lovers to put up nesting boxes
THE breeding season will soon be underway and the RSPB is urging people who have not yet put up their nesting boxes to do so this weekend. Send your pictures of your completed nest boxes to http://www.facebook.com/NAEEUK While some birds may have already chosen their nest sites, ahead of the start of the breeding season in [...]
National Nest Box Week 2012
National Nest Box Week is great for birds. Starting on St Valentine’s Day, it’s the time we remind ourselves to provide homes for dozens of species, from Blue Tits to Barn Owls. If you’ve never built a nest box before, why not give it a go this year? Go on, take part for Britain’s birds! [...]
Wildlife Update : Pukeko wetland wonder
The swamp-loving pukeko has won Forest & Bird’s annual Bird of the Year election. Forest & Bird’s Advocacy Manager Kevin Hackwell says the pukeko is one of the best ambassadors for our wetlands. “These swamp hens love feeding on the grubs and plants that can be found in our wetlands,” says Kevin Hackwell. “Unfortunately 90 [...]
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