Introduction to Bird Watching
Join Herefordshire Ornithological Club members for a family-friendly walk introducing bird watching
Join Herefordshire Ornithological Club members for a family-friendly walk introducing bird watching
The bird cherry can be found in wet woodlands and along streams in upland areas, in particular. Its fragrant blossom appears in April and is followed by bitter, black fruits - good for wildlife,…
The Bird's-nest orchid gets its name from its nest-like tangle of roots. Unlike other green plants, it doesn’t get its energy from sunlight. Instead, it grows as a parasite on tree roots, so…
Common bird's-foot-trefoil has a vareity of names that conjure up some interesting images: 'Eggs and Bacon', for instance! Its small, yellow, slipper-like flowers can be seen in all…
With natural nesting sites in decline, adding a nestbox to your garden can make all the difference to your local birds.
Nestboxes can harbour parasites so it is good practice to take them down at the end of the season and give them a clean. Likewise it is important to keep bird feeders clean to stop the spread of…
A couple of years ago Nick took the plunge and bought into a bird watching holiday company, and at a stroke his hobby became his livelihood.
Natural England have permitted that the open access rights for the duration of the breeding bird season on two of our Nature Reserves: Lower Lugg Meadow and the nearby Hampton Meadow can be…
Discover the insects on the wing in early spring.
The Wye Adapt to Climate Change project, begun in 2023, is a partnership between the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Partnership, Radnorshire Wildlife Trust and Herefordshire…
Wildlife watching at home in Marden - and abroad!