Butterfly Conservation are again running the Big Butterfly Count this year. If you'd like to get involved and help them to record butterfly species around the UK then all you have to do is spend 15 minutes sitting in a sunny spot and record details of any butterfly sightings during this time.
The Big Butterfly Count runs from 16th July until 31st July and you can download a butterfly identification chart and learn how to submit your findings via the Big Butterfly Count website.
Tuesday, 28 June 2011
Friday, 24 June 2011
Eco Friendly Lodge In Scottish Highlands
Fearnag Lodge, Milton of Farr, Scottish Highlands
Substantial eco-friendly 3-bedroom log cabin (sleeps 5) nestling in the foothills of the beautiful Monadhliath Mountains.
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Peaceful location on a hill farm 9 miles south of Inverness - only a short distance from Loch Ness, Culloden Battlefield and the Cairngorms. Ideally located for walking, touring, mountain biking with tremendous opportunities to explore this fascinating part of Northern Scotland. You can even bring your own horse (paddock and stable provided) to explore the extensive network of forest tracks nearby.
Recently built to a high standard, with the guests' enjoyment and comfort a priority, this modern holiday lodge is heated by renewable energy systems and is fitted with free wi-fi and internet enabled TV systems.
"4 Star" grading by VisitScotland.
Green Tourism Business Scheme (Silver at present - working towards Gold)
More info via Wild & Green Escapes
Substantial eco-friendly 3-bedroom log cabin (sleeps 5) nestling in the foothills of the beautiful Monadhliath Mountains.
Peaceful location on a hill farm 9 miles south of Inverness - only a short distance from Loch Ness, Culloden Battlefield and the Cairngorms. Ideally located for walking, touring, mountain biking with tremendous opportunities to explore this fascinating part of Northern Scotland. You can even bring your own horse (paddock and stable provided) to explore the extensive network of forest tracks nearby.
Recently built to a high standard, with the guests' enjoyment and comfort a priority, this modern holiday lodge is heated by renewable energy systems and is fitted with free wi-fi and internet enabled TV systems.
"4 Star" grading by VisitScotland.
Green Tourism Business Scheme (Silver at present - working towards Gold)
More info via Wild & Green Escapes
Thursday, 23 June 2011
Top Spots To Wildlife Watch
Wild & Green Recommends:
Some Top Spots To Wildlife Watch Farne Islands, Northumbria - the Farne Islands lie just a few miles off the Northumbrian coast and offer amazing wildlife watching opportunities for a variety of seabirds - from puffins and terns to razorbills, guillemots and cormorants - thousands of which nest here during the summer months. The Farne Islands are also home to one of Europe's largest Grey Seals colonies. Boat trips to the islands are available all year round.
Kylerhea Otter Haven, Isle of Skye - on the south of the Island of Skye, off Scotland's west coast, you can discover the Kylerhea Otter Haven, overseen by the Forestry Commission. As well as enjoying the amazing Scottish scenery you can visit the viewing hide (open all year round) and look out for otters and common and Atlantic grey seals as well as bottle nosed dolphins. The Otter Haven is also a great place for bird watching and you could spot oystercatchers, herons and even a white tailed sea eagle to name a few.
Moray Firth, Scotland - the Moray Firth, near Inverness in northern Scotland, is well known for being an excellent place to watch dolphins; you don't even need to get on a boat as often the creatures can be seen from the shore.
Lochgilphead, Argyll - Beavers, having recently been reintroduced to Scotland as part of a special Scottish Beavers Trial, can be seen in the Knapdale Forest area of Argyll not far from the town of Lochgilphead. August 2010 saw the exciting arrival of the first beaver kits born in the wild as part of the wildlife trial. For more details visit www.scottishbeavers.org.uk
Bass Rock, East Lothian - located just off the coast of the pretty seaside town of North Berwick not far from Edinburgh, is Bass Rock. Home to thousands of sea birds each year, it's said to be the largest sea bird colony on the east coast of Britain and home to around 10% of the world population of North Atlantic Gannets. Reportedly the largest single rock gannetry in the world, Bass Rock has been described as 'one of the wildlife wonders of the world' by Sir David Attenborough.
Some Top Spots To Wildlife Watch Farne Islands, Northumbria - the Farne Islands lie just a few miles off the Northumbrian coast and offer amazing wildlife watching opportunities for a variety of seabirds - from puffins and terns to razorbills, guillemots and cormorants - thousands of which nest here during the summer months. The Farne Islands are also home to one of Europe's largest Grey Seals colonies. Boat trips to the islands are available all year round.
Kylerhea Otter Haven, Isle of Skye - on the south of the Island of Skye, off Scotland's west coast, you can discover the Kylerhea Otter Haven, overseen by the Forestry Commission. As well as enjoying the amazing Scottish scenery you can visit the viewing hide (open all year round) and look out for otters and common and Atlantic grey seals as well as bottle nosed dolphins. The Otter Haven is also a great place for bird watching and you could spot oystercatchers, herons and even a white tailed sea eagle to name a few.
Moray Firth, Scotland - the Moray Firth, near Inverness in northern Scotland, is well known for being an excellent place to watch dolphins; you don't even need to get on a boat as often the creatures can be seen from the shore. Lochgilphead, Argyll - Beavers, having recently been reintroduced to Scotland as part of a special Scottish Beavers Trial, can be seen in the Knapdale Forest area of Argyll not far from the town of Lochgilphead. August 2010 saw the exciting arrival of the first beaver kits born in the wild as part of the wildlife trial. For more details visit www.scottishbeavers.org.uk
Bass Rock, East Lothian - located just off the coast of the pretty seaside town of North Berwick not far from Edinburgh, is Bass Rock. Home to thousands of sea birds each year, it's said to be the largest sea bird colony on the east coast of Britain and home to around 10% of the world population of North Atlantic Gannets. Reportedly the largest single rock gannetry in the world, Bass Rock has been described as 'one of the wildlife wonders of the world' by Sir David Attenborough.
Discover more top places to wildlife watch - plus eco friendly places to stay whilst you're visiting - at Wild & Green Escapes
Tuesday, 21 June 2011
Stay Green On Your Holidays
Go Green on Holy Island, Northumbria
The BeanGoose Restaurant & Holiday Cottages, Selby House, Holy Island, Northumbria
Wild & Green has details on the BeanGoose Restaurant and luxury holiday cottages which are located amongst the impressive scenery of Holy Island, a small island sitting just off the Northumbrian coast and accessed, rather romantically, via a causeway at low tide.
Ideal for those who just want to relax and escape from everyday life. The cottages have been sympathetically renovated to a high standard to be eco friendly, while their old world charm has been maintained to provide cosy and comfortable accommodation at any time of year. The BeanGoose Restaurant has won awards from GTBS and the North Northumberland Local Food Awards.
More info via Wild & Green
The BeanGoose Restaurant & Holiday Cottages, Selby House, Holy Island, Northumbria
Wild & Green has details on the BeanGoose Restaurant and luxury holiday cottages which are located amongst the impressive scenery of Holy Island, a small island sitting just off the Northumbrian coast and accessed, rather romantically, via a causeway at low tide.
Ideal for those who just want to relax and escape from everyday life. The cottages have been sympathetically renovated to a high standard to be eco friendly, while their old world charm has been maintained to provide cosy and comfortable accommodation at any time of year. The BeanGoose Restaurant has won awards from GTBS and the North Northumberland Local Food Awards.
More info via Wild & Green
Monday, 20 June 2011
Wildlife Watching Events This Week
RSPB Wildlife Events
If you've been enjoying the Springwatch TV programmes over the last few weeks as much as Wild & Green has then you're probably as inspired as we are to get out and about, exploring the countryside, watching the wildlife and enjoying the great scenery.
If so, the RSPB has a great range of forthcoming events on its website. There are a huge range of activities all over the place including:
* Birding For All in Wales
* Peregrine Watch ( various venues)
* Gannet & Puffin Cruise, Yorkshire
Find details of events near you - from wildlife watching to guided walks, exhibitions, talks and cruises, to classes and workshops - via this link to the RSPB events page
If you've been enjoying the Springwatch TV programmes over the last few weeks as much as Wild & Green has then you're probably as inspired as we are to get out and about, exploring the countryside, watching the wildlife and enjoying the great scenery.
If so, the RSPB has a great range of forthcoming events on its website. There are a huge range of activities all over the place including:
* Birding For All in Wales
* Peregrine Watch ( various venues)
* Gannet & Puffin Cruise, Yorkshire
Find details of events near you - from wildlife watching to guided walks, exhibitions, talks and cruises, to classes and workshops - via this link to the RSPB events page
Thursday, 16 June 2011
Wild Flowers
Countryside: June Wild Flowers
Spotted some gorgeous wild flowers this month, thought we'd share this picture of a very pretty wild orchid...
Spotted some gorgeous wild flowers this month, thought we'd share this picture of a very pretty wild orchid...
Wednesday, 15 June 2011
Green Holidays
Eco Friendly UK Holidays
Lots of eco friendly holiday accommodation - hotels, B&Bs and cottages - on Wild & Green Escapes plus info on:
* How to have a green holiday
* How to watch wildlife
* What animals, birds and wild flowers to look out for each month
* Calender of wildlife watching events throughout UK
Find out all about eco friendly and wildlife watching holidays in the UK on Wild & Green
Lots of eco friendly holiday accommodation - hotels, B&Bs and cottages - on Wild & Green Escapes plus info on:
* How to have a green holiday
* How to watch wildlife
* What animals, birds and wild flowers to look out for each month
* Calender of wildlife watching events throughout UK
Find out all about eco friendly and wildlife watching holidays in the UK on Wild & Green
Tuesday, 14 June 2011
Wildlife Events
Wildlife Watching Festival
This weekend, June 18th -19th, is the Bristol Festival of Nature event.
More info at: http://www.bnhc.org.uk/
This weekend, June 18th -19th, is the Bristol Festival of Nature event.
More info at: http://www.bnhc.org.uk/
Monday, 13 June 2011
Wildife Watching Events
Nightjar Twilight Walk
The Forestry Commission in Dumfries & Galloway is leading a twilight walk with the RSPB to try to discover, hear, and possible see the local Nightjar population.
The walk will start at 10pm on Wednesday 22nd June.
The Dumfries and Galloway population of the bird is the last in Scotland.
Friday, 10 June 2011
The Countryside In June
Wildlife Watching In June
Wild & Green has updated its website with details of what to look out for if you're out and about in the countryside this month. Within the Inspirational Ideas section of the site you'll find Nature Watch which has details on:
* What animals and wildlife to spot this month
* Birds to see this month
* What wild flowers are in bloom in June
More info at the Wild & Green Inspirational Ideas page
Wild & Green has updated its website with details of what to look out for if you're out and about in the countryside this month. Within the Inspirational Ideas section of the site you'll find Nature Watch which has details on:
* What animals and wildlife to spot this month
* Birds to see this month
* What wild flowers are in bloom in June
More info at the Wild & Green Inspirational Ideas page
Thursday, 9 June 2011
Green Tourism Week
Go Green On Your Holidays
Join in the Green Tourism Week (June 6-12) celebrations and book a green holiday this summer.
To help get you started on your eco friendly holiday plans Wild & Green Escapes has lots of information on:
Join in the Green Tourism Week (June 6-12) celebrations and book a green holiday this summer.
To help get you started on your eco friendly holiday plans Wild & Green Escapes has lots of information on:
- How to be a responsible eco traveller
- Going green for your holiday
- What makes a holiday green
- Eco friendly B&Bs, hotels and self catering cottages in the UK
- Eco friendly places to visit
- Eco friendly places to eat
Wednesday, 8 June 2011
Wildlife Events Calender
Discover Wildlife Watching Events In UK
Wild & Green has just made it easier to find out about wildlife watching events in the UK this year with the launch of its Wildlife Events Calender.
The calender has brought together details of:
Wild & Green has just made it easier to find out about wildlife watching events in the UK this year with the launch of its Wildlife Events Calender.
The calender has brought together details of:
- various wildlife festivals
- special one day wildlife events and celebrations
- year long festivals such as The International Year of the Forest in 2011
- information on all year round events run by organisations such as the RSPB and Forestry Commission
Tuesday, 7 June 2011
Wildlife Watching Event
Guided Walk In Galloway Forest: Red Deer Range
The Galloway Forest in Dumfries & Galloway, SW Scotland, is where you can join a guided walk with the chance to see red deer, close to, in their natural environment.
The walks have an 11am start time and will run on:
Tuesday 21st June
Thursday 23rd June
Tuesday 28th June
Thursday 30th June
Location: meet at the Red Deer Range car park, just off the A712 and 5 minutes from Clatteringshaws visitor centre. Charges apply (£4 per adult).
Booking not required.
More info by calling 01671 402420, email: galloway@forestry.gsi.gov.uk or visit the forest's website
Booking not required.
More info by calling 01671 402420, email: galloway@forestry.gsi.gov.uk or visit the forest's website
Monday, 6 June 2011
Wildlife Watching In UK
Top Wildlife Watching Spots
Wild & Green Escapes has added to its website details of some top wildlife watching spots in the UK including:
* Bass Rock, East Lothian
* Lochgilphead, Argyll
* Ynys- Hir, Wales
* Blakeney Point, Norfolk
More details on great spots for wildlife watching at Wild & Green Escapes
Wild & Green Escapes has added to its website details of some top wildlife watching spots in the UK including:
* Bass Rock, East Lothian
* Lochgilphead, Argyll
* Ynys- Hir, Wales
* Blakeney Point, Norfolk
More details on great spots for wildlife watching at Wild & Green Escapes
Thursday, 2 June 2011
Wildlife Watching Events
Big Urban Wildlife Watch in Norfolk
Norfolk Wildlife Trust are running a Big Urban Wildlife Watch this coming weekend, June 4th and June 5th encouraging people to record the wildlife they spot during a 24 hour period in certain parts of the county.
For more details go to http://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/
Norfolk Wildlife Trust are running a Big Urban Wildlife Watch this coming weekend, June 4th and June 5th encouraging people to record the wildlife they spot during a 24 hour period in certain parts of the county.
For more details go to http://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/
Wednesday, 1 June 2011
British Wild Flowers
Spring Wild Flowers
The wild flowers in the British countryside are gorgeous at the moment, spotted these in a local woodland.... so pretty. Just makes you want to get out and about in the countryside, explore, discover and enjoy all of the flowers, trees and birds ...
The wild flowers in the British countryside are gorgeous at the moment, spotted these in a local woodland.... so pretty. Just makes you want to get out and about in the countryside, explore, discover and enjoy all of the flowers, trees and birds ...
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