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Sunday 21 November 2021

When they spot the camera!

I have had a few examples of animals over the months that have have become interested in the camera trap. This was an unexpected one: 


See also 'Badger up close' HERE - one of many examples of badgers coming to look at the camera. 

And some bonus bunnies! (Rabbits are surprisingly rare in my locality, so I was quite pleased to see these.)








Saturday 6 November 2021

Whale recovery threatens to stall!

When widespread commercial whaling stopped after the International Whaling Commission’s moratorium came into force in 1986, there was a reasonable expectation that some whale populations would recover. However, a red flag of concern has just been raised for one great whale species – a species that was rebounding after being heavily depleted by whaling. This is the southern right whale (Eubalaena australis), one of the true giants of the sea (growing up to 56 feet/17 metres long) and, up until now, a shining symbol of hope for ocean recovery.

Given our present focus on the climate emergency, it may not come as a surprise .....

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The badgers of Halloween 2021

 Night 1. Snacks hidden in pumpkin heads. Badger unphazed!





Night 2: badgers unphazed!