UK Conservation Projects - Page 2

  • Cranes in Britain

    It is our tallest breeding bird and its majestic appearance ensured that it frequently featured in art, mythology and legends.

    By Alex Taylor on 12th June 2013
  • Perthshire Wildlife Kerbs win Conservation Award

    The surveys themselves were prompted by observations of trapped wildlife (mainly amphibians such as frogs and toads) made while drain maintenance was being carried out.

    By Alex Taylor on 3rd October 2012
  • Why Should We Conserve the Red Squirrel?

    This is an important question. Most of the publicity promoting conservation of red squirrels focuses heavily on the threat from grey squirrels. There is little focus on the ecological importance of red squirrels.

    By Richard Hassall on 20th December 2011
  • Helping Homeless Hermit Crabs

    There are numerous reasons for the decline in abandoned shells, including people collecting shells, ocean acidification damaging shells and the marine life which creates the shells.

    By Guest Bloggers on 9th December 2011
  • Nature’s Broken Calendar

    Through analysis of these events it is becoming apparent that spring is arriving earlier and autumn later. This could pose a problem for many animals that rely on the punctuality of significant events.

    By Richard Hassall on 6th December 2011
  • Differences in Marine Sediment

    I am going to prove to you that it is paramount to a balanced marine environment. It is also very important to marine predators as a source of food.

    By Amy Featherstone on 7th November 2011
  • The Elusive Micrommata Virescens

    It looked more like a Halloween decoration than a creature of the woodland; except for the fact that it was scurrying across the ground.

    By Guest Bloggers on 13th October 2011
  • Dormice Databases

    It felt fantastic to be part of such a huge project, one which helps to make a difference in conserving such a charismatic species.

    By Emily Wilson on 9th September 2011