Gill Wild Cornish choughs are very similar to jackdaws, they are small black crows with glossy feathers, the difference being their long red legs and beaks. A real conservation success story, choughs have come back from near extinction and are now successfully breeding, as the national symbol of Cornwall. Keep at least 50 metres away from…
what causes England’s frequent gale-force winds?
Holly Astle If you live in England, it’s likely that you’ve often had an umbrella blow down the street, or lost your hat in a gale-force wind! Not just for people walking on top of mountains, England is a very windy country (hence why we have so many wind turbines, which aren’t actually needed as…
reasons to always follow the Countryside Code
Caroline Smith If you take countryside walks, follow the Countryside Code. This uses common sense to keep yourself and dogs safe near wildlife and livestock (and keep them safe from dogs). In summary; Follow local signs, and keep to marked paths. Leave gates & property as you find them and do not block access. Follow…
let’s show some love to our happiest flower!
Caroline Smith If you’re feeling depressed, there is little that can cheer you up than seeing a field of yellow sunflowers. They are also one of the easiest flowers to grow (good for children as they grow fast, keeping interest piqued). Native to the Americas, sunflowers arrived in England from Russian royalty, and have been…