Just a Reminder……More About Birds - From The RSPB…..
by Bernie Bell - 10:08 on 12 May 2024
Just a Reminder….
…that it’s possible to stay at the North Ronaldsay Bird Observatory - contact at enquiries@nrbo.org.uk , phone 01857 633200 or check out the online bookings through the accommodation page on their website at www.nrbo.org.uk. They are also taking bookings for 2025.
You can keep up to date with recent sightings by visiting their blog: www.northronbirdobs.blogspot.com .
We had a lovely stay there for my birthday a few years ago…
https://theorkneynews.scot/2017/09/11/bernie-bell-a-visit-to-north-ronaldsay/
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From The RSPB….
A wee bit late for Hedgerow Week – but it’s the thought that counts!
“It also happens to be National Hedgerow Week on 6-12 May. So, to celebrate we're taking you down to the bottom of the garden for a peek in the undergrowth. You might be surprised by what you'll find there. Plus, we also have a special National Hedgerow Week offer for you in our online shop, with free P&P when you spend £20 – the perfect excuse to stock up for summer.
Have a wonderful wildlife-filled week!
Hayley Hawes
Notes on Nature editor
Celebrating Migratory Bird Day
What do Pied Flycatchers, Ospreys, Turtle Doves and Cuckoos all have in common? Well, for one they’re migratory species that visit us from Africa. But crucially insects play an important role in all of their lives. To mark World Migratory Bird Day (11 May), and its theme this year of ‘birds and insects’, we are exploring the important relationship between invertebrates and some of our best-loved migratory birds. Whether being eaten as prey themselves, propping up food chains, or contributing to the health of entire ecosystems, insects play a vital role in driving and supporting the long-distance international phenomenon that is bird migration.
Find out more about the vital links between insects and migratory birds and what you can do from the comfort of your own home to give migratory birds a helping hand.
How are birds faring on our reserves?
From Bitterns in the reedbeds at Leighton Moss to Capercaillie in the Scottish pinewood of Abernethy, the rich range of habitats at RSPB reserves provide homes for many different species – 18,700 of them, in fact!
Along with being a great day out for visitors, our reserves are nationally important habitats for some of our most threatened species. A breakdown of how breeding birds fared on our reserves in 2023 has now been revealed. Which species saw successes, which faced struggles, and why?
And finally...
Don't just do something... sit there!
Did you know that UK domestic gardens make up roughly a quarter of the land in urban areas? In total, we have 20 million gardens in the UK.
With a loss of 97% of flower-rich meadows since the 1930s, our gardens are a lifeline for struggling pollinators. So, embrace your wild side and have a go at No Mow May. The best part is that you don’t have to do anything at all! Take action for nature by letting your lawn loose. Whether you have a sprawling garden or a small slice of green space, taking part can boost biodiversity and help to fight the climate emergency.
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And my tuppenceworth ……..
https://theorkneynews.scot/2017/08/14/bernie-bell-i-can-hear-the-grass-grow/
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