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Latest A Spring surprise

Our guest blogger Andrew Cooper recounts the surprises in the depths of a badger sett

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The perils and false economy of cheap bird food
Latest News The perils and false economy of cheap bird food

Ever wondered why cheap bird food is so cheap? Our blog explains why...

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Newsletter 203 April
News from the Farm Newsletter 203 April

March was a wonderful month on the farm; we were able to drill all the barley, oats, peas and beans.

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Camera-shy birds
Latest News Camera-shy birds

Phil Pickin, our guest blogger, has had a winter visitor in his nest box making the most of the warmth

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The Cuckoo Comes in April
Latest News The Cuckoo Comes in April

Our guest blogger, Alice Hunter, writes about one of the most recognisable calls of any bird in Britain

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Our guide to trees and shrubs which attract birds
Latest News Our guide to trees and shrubs which attract birds

Whilst trees and shrubs enhance our gardens visually, they can also be a food source and nesting site for birds. Read our simple guide about the wider value of certain trees and shrubs are for birds a

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Newsletter 202 March
News from the Farm Newsletter 202 March

It's the time of year that wildfowl start to return to our Wetland

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Hidden Benefits
Latest News Hidden Benefits

It's never too late to learn something new and improve mental health too - by guest blogger Phil PIckin

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Danger to songbirds from flea and tick treatments for pets and livestock
Latest News Danger to songbirds from flea and tick treatments for pets and livestock

A recent study by the University of Sussex has shown a clear link between flea and tick treatments used for cats, dogs and livestock, and the negative impact on the breeding success for birds

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Latest News Bird Club

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How to choose a seed feeder for garden birds
Latest News How to choose a seed feeder for garden birds

Read our latest blog about the best type of feeder to choose for your garden birds

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Not too late for our native squirrel
Latest News Not too late for our native squirrel

Andrew Cooper, one of our guest bloggers, has a charming tale about the rarely seen on mainland red squirrel

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Newsletter 201 February
News from the Farm Newsletter 201 February

Nicholas discusses the increase in price for fresh produce in this month's newsletter

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February lovebirds
Latest News February lovebirds

Our guest blogger Alice Hunter discusses the symbology of birds in Renaissance altarpieces and how Valentine's Day became associated with 'lovebirds'

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Starling murmurations and where to see them during winter
Latest News Starling murmurations and where to see them during winter

The UK winter months see a very large increase in Starling numbers, which creates the huge flocks that then perform murmurations at dusk

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Big Garden Birdwatch
Latest News Big Garden Birdwatch

From our guest blogger Alice Hunter - will you take part in the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch?

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Newsletter 200 January
News from the Farm Newsletter 200 January

Nicholas has been looking back through his diaries and notes that the decline in wildlife has been catastrophic compared to 40 years ago.

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