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Best Bluebell walks for National Walking Month from RSPB

Nothing heralds the arrival of spring quite like Bluebells, when the unfurling of violet carpets across our woodlands at last signals the end of winter’s grip. With peak Bluebell season tending to land – weather dependent – between April to May, this year’s National Walking Month (May 1-31) presents the ideal incentive to head into the great outdoors and seek this spectacle out. 

The RSPB have cherry-picked some of the best Bluebell walks to enjoy across their reserve network, alongside refreshment suggestions for that well-earned snack or lunch at the end (or even the beginning!) of your Bluebell stroll.  

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Connecticut Students to Hear from NASA Astronauts Aboard Space Station

Students from Rocky Hill, Connecticut, will have the chance to connect with NASA astronauts Nick Hague and Don Pettit as they answer prerecorded science, technology, engineering, and mathematics-related questions from aboard the International Space Station.

The event for kindergarten through 12th grade students will be hosted at Rocky Hill Library in Rocky Hill, near Hartford, Connecticut.

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NASA Awards Launch Service Task Order for Pandora Mission

NASA has selected SpaceX of Starbase, Texas, to provide the launch service for the agency’s Pandora mission, which will study at least 20 known exoplanets and their host stars to find out how changes in stars affect our observations of exoplanet atmospheres.

During its one-year primary mission, Pandora will observe each exoplanet 10 times, observing for 24 hours each visit. It will capture critical data about the planet and its host star during transits, an event where a planet crosses in front of the star it orbits.

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Householders asked to show love for the birds this Valentine’s Day

As we approach Valentine’s Day and the nations’ love birds are busy making amorous plans, the celebrated Saint’s day also marks the start of National Nest Box Week.

Mid-February is also when many wild birds start to pair up and seek out suitable sites for the imminent breeding season, so now is a great time to put up new nest boxes, or spruce up your old ones, says the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO).

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New wood pasture to help amplify nature’s chorus in Purbeck

A project is underway to amplify nature’s chorus across Purbeck in Dorset by restoring areas of wood pasture, a prime habitat for Britain’s much-loved, native songbirds.

The National Trust, which cares for around 3,500ha (over 8,600 acres) of land across Purbeck, is supporting its tenant farmers to plant 60,000 trees and shrubs over the next six years, creating 380ha (940 acres) of new wood pasture.

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Understanding the plight of the much-loved English Nightingale

Long-famed for its complex and sweet-toned song, the Nightingale has been a source of inspiration for poets, musicians, and artists for centuries. Sadly, the mellifluous melodies of this secretive singer have become an increasingly scarce component of the English countryside’s soundscape in recent years.


Now, following innovative research by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) we have a better understanding of what is driving this inspirational bird’s decline.

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Dobbies unveils spring gardening checklist for 2025

As the days get brighter and we prepare for spring, arguably the busiest season in a gardener’s calendar, Dobbies Garden Centres has unveiled what we should be doing in our gardens at this time of year. Whether you’re just beginning your gardening journey, or are a horticulture fan, Dobbies’ Plant Buyer, Nigel Lawton, reveals the steps to take in spring to get your outdoor space looking its best and how to prepare it for the seasons to come.

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Museum Introduces Exciting New Programs and Events—Including The Science of Climate Change with Bill Nye

New Museum, new programs! Alongside reimagined galleries and exhibits, the transformed Cleveland Museum of Natural History has debuted an exciting array of brand-new programs—from engaging discussions about globally relevant topics to fun and creative ways to learn about science. The Museum’s public programming offers a variety of options for all audiences.

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Heathland Bird Survey new for 2025

The UK’s heathlands are incredibly special places. These, and other similar open habitats, support a wide variety of rare plants, insects, birds, and animals. Now, for the first time in two decades, the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) is asking UK birdwatchers to help survey these extraordinary landscapes.

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Cast Your Vote: 25 Amazing Images Compete for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award 2024

Wildlife and nature photography lovers from around the globe are invited to have their say and vote for their favourite image to win the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award 2024.

From a determined honey badger attempting to catch a spikey meal to a beluga whale exfoliating its skin, the 25 striking images offer a powerful insight into the remarkable beauty of nature as well as the critical challenges facing wildlife today.

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New report reveals Orkney’s wildlife is recovering as project's final phase is in sight 

Published today by the RSPB a new report shows that in just four years the Orkney Native Wildlife Project is delivering on its mission to protect nationally important bird and small mammal communities found on the Orkney Islands. This ambitious partnership project is the largest stoat removal on an inhabited landscape anywhere in the world, and its success is critical to protecting Orkney’s wildlife. 

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Rare breeding birds continue to colonise the UK

The latest report by the Rare Breeding Birds Panel (RBBP), the independent body that monitors the populations of the UK’s rarest breeding birds, reveals that 108 species and races of rare native birds were reported breeding, or attempting to breed, in the UK in 2022.

This is the second-highest total since the Panel began reporting in 1973, and suggests a continuation of the increasing trend in the number of rare breeding bird species in the UK, largely driven by the arrival of colonising species.

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Through the Lens: Extraordinary Images from Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024

Selected from a record-breaking 59,228 entries from 117 countries and territories, the winners of the Natural History Museum's prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition were revealed at an awards ceremony in South Kensington this evening.

Celebrating its sixtieth year, the flagship Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition featuring the 100 awarded images will open on Friday 11 October 2024 at the Natural History Museum, London.

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