British Birdwatching Fair 2011
The British Birdwatching Fair is apparently the largest international birdwatching event. The fair takes place in Rutland in the East Midlands and runs from Friday 19th August to Sunday 21st August. There's lots going on for all the family - marquees to explore, lectures from some top 'wildlife' names plus activities for the children too.
Find out more about the event at the Birdfair website
Thursday, 18 August 2011
Wednesday, 17 August 2011
Watch Ospreys In UK
Osprey Wildlife Experience
Ospreys are impressive birds to watch going about their lives, hunting and feeding.
There are several places where you can see ospreys in the UK and many of the osprey projects have visitor centres, live nest webcams and various wildlife events taking place at the moment.
Wild & Green have seleted a few key places to visit if you fancy watching ospreys and if you can't get along to see them 'for real' then you can click on these websites and watch some of the live webcams instead:
Rutland Water, Esat Midlands
Tweed Valley, Scottish Borders
Loch Garten, Scottish Highlands
Wigtown, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland
Loch of Lowes, Scottish Highlands
Bassenthwaite, Cumbria
Kielder, Northumbria
Enjoy!
Ospreys are impressive birds to watch going about their lives, hunting and feeding.
There are several places where you can see ospreys in the UK and many of the osprey projects have visitor centres, live nest webcams and various wildlife events taking place at the moment.
Wild & Green have seleted a few key places to visit if you fancy watching ospreys and if you can't get along to see them 'for real' then you can click on these websites and watch some of the live webcams instead:
Rutland Water, Esat Midlands
Tweed Valley, Scottish Borders
Loch Garten, Scottish Highlands
Wigtown, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland
Loch of Lowes, Scottish Highlands
Bassenthwaite, Cumbria
Kielder, Northumbria
Enjoy!
Tuesday, 16 August 2011
August Wildlife Watching Events
SNH Events This Month
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has details of some interesting events on its website for August. Details include:
* Guided Walks
* Moth Night
* Fungus Foray
* Permaculture
For more details visit the SNH website
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has details of some interesting events on its website for August. Details include:
* Guided Walks
* Moth Night
* Fungus Foray
* Permaculture
For more details visit the SNH website
Monday, 15 August 2011
Brit Info Has Wildlife Event Info
Looking for Wildlife Events?
The website Brit Info has a list of various wildlife events across the country taking place from now through to December.
Forthcoming wildlife events include:
* Birds of the Heath
* Fungus Foray
* Deer Walk
* Bats & Owls
Plus many others...
Visit the Brit Info website for more details
The website Brit Info has a list of various wildlife events across the country taking place from now through to December.
Forthcoming wildlife events include:
* Birds of the Heath
* Fungus Foray
* Deer Walk
* Bats & Owls
Plus many others...
Visit the Brit Info website for more details
Friday, 12 August 2011
National Trust For Scotland Cottages
Ferry Cottage & Craggan Cottage, Balmacara Estate & Woodland Walks, Lochalsh House, Balmacara, Kyle of Lochalsh
The National Trust for Scotland has two self-catering properties on the Balmacara Estate near Kyle of Lochalsh. Both properties sleep up to four people and offer high quality accommodation with the added bonus of magnificent coastal views of Skye and Applecross. Guests also have full access to the many lovely areas within the Lochalsh Woodland throughout their stay.
The cottages have been awarded Gold and Silver Green Tourism awards.
More on this and other eco friendly holidays at Wild & Green Escapes
The National Trust for Scotland has two self-catering properties on the Balmacara Estate near Kyle of Lochalsh. Both properties sleep up to four people and offer high quality accommodation with the added bonus of magnificent coastal views of Skye and Applecross. Guests also have full access to the many lovely areas within the Lochalsh Woodland throughout their stay.
The cottages have been awarded Gold and Silver Green Tourism awards.
More on this and other eco friendly holidays at Wild & Green Escapes
Thursday, 11 August 2011
You're Invited To Picnic In The Forest
The Big Forest Picnic
August 20th 2011
Wild & Green discovered on the Woodland Trust website that Visitwoods has teamed up with Progressio and WWF in order to celebrate 2011 The Year of the Forest with the Big Forest Picnic.
Details of how to organise your own event are available via the Woodland Trust website plus you can download a free picnic pack too.
August 20th 2011
Wild & Green discovered on the Woodland Trust website that Visitwoods has teamed up with Progressio and WWF in order to celebrate 2011 The Year of the Forest with the Big Forest Picnic.
Some areas of the UK already have their picnics organised including:
You can go along to one of these events or organise your own picnic.- London
- Devon
- Durham
- Wales
- Scotland
Details of how to organise your own event are available via the Woodland Trust website plus you can download a free picnic pack too.
Wednesday, 10 August 2011
Stay On A Working Croft In Scottish Highlands
Bluebell Croft, Strontian, Ardnamurchan, Highlands
Bluebell Croft offers luxury 5 star self catering accommodation in Scotland with a giant hot tub, described by the Sunday Times as 'the best sited hot tub in Europe', a marvellous place to relax with a wonderful mountain view or under the stars.
Bill and Sukie are keen to share their life on a working croft with you and are almost self sufficient. The veggie garden and poly-tunnel provide masses of fruit and vegetables in season which you can buy to produce fabulous meals with no food miles.
Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts and outdoor experiences as it is located on the doorstep of the Ariundle Oakwoods, a national nature reserve. A wind turbine provides electricity and a wood burning boiler and solar array for hot water and heat.
Sukie and Bill have recently been runners up in the Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards in the Green Category, come and find out why! Find out more about the properties and about Sukie being a former Rural Chef of the Year on the eco friendly holiday website Wild & Green Escapes
Bluebell Croft offers luxury 5 star self catering accommodation in Scotland with a giant hot tub, described by the Sunday Times as 'the best sited hot tub in Europe', a marvellous place to relax with a wonderful mountain view or under the stars.
Bill and Sukie are keen to share their life on a working croft with you and are almost self sufficient. The veggie garden and poly-tunnel provide masses of fruit and vegetables in season which you can buy to produce fabulous meals with no food miles.
Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts and outdoor experiences as it is located on the doorstep of the Ariundle Oakwoods, a national nature reserve. A wind turbine provides electricity and a wood burning boiler and solar array for hot water and heat.
Sukie and Bill have recently been runners up in the Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards in the Green Category, come and find out why! Find out more about the properties and about Sukie being a former Rural Chef of the Year on the eco friendly holiday website Wild & Green Escapes
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