3rd December Another murky day, I did venture out however to do an errand. I seriously can’t remember seeing any wildlife at all today though. There’s been a few birds in the garden, all of which I’ve written about before, but I’m not willing to use my get out clause of this being a separateContinue reading “Advent Species No.3”
Tag Archives: non-native species
53. Red-eared Terrapin (or Slider)
It’s been over a week since my last post. No excuses other than lethargy and being relatively busy at work (okay, two excuses!). I’ve actually barely been out walking around my park, I went last Friday and this Friday (as in yesterday) and that’s it. Granted my work allows me out onto sites, which isContinue reading “53. Red-eared Terrapin (or Slider)”
38. Garden Snail
I’m toying with the idea to go back to one species a day. It’s good for the mind and gets me out looking for things; and will give me a challenge to write about things I don’t know much about. But, if i’m busy with work with no chance to get something down then I’mContinue reading “38. Garden Snail”
Day 17 – Japanese Knotweed
The other day whilst surveying birds for the consultancy we came across one of the most invasive non-native plants in the UK. We had already seen it and lots more during the pre-survey recce and habitat survey we completed in December so the owners of the site will find out about it when they receiveContinue reading “Day 17 – Japanese Knotweed”
Day 6 – Grey Squirrel
The cold’s virtually gone! So time for a species I’ve seen today. I’ve been wanting to surveys for some different creatures for a bit in my garden but the technique needs a few extra things I don’t possess so hopefully in a few days I’ll be able to write about something I’d not knowingly seenContinue reading “Day 6 – Grey Squirrel”
A Species a Day 