Birdfair 2009

I am sure most of you will be aware that the Birdfair at Rutland Water began today and runs until this Sunday (23rd). In 2006 and 2007 the funds went to "Saving the World's Critically Endangered Birds", the Birdwatching Fair is going to continue with that this year, to read more about the projects click on this link: http://www.birdfair.org.uk/pp/gold/viewGold.asp?IDType=Page&ID=15223, for general Birdfair information click on the picture below.

Norfolk ladybird invasion

About a month back I went to North Norfolk for a weeks bird watching. It was about the time I went when the ladybird invasion began. On the 3rd of August an article was published in North Norfolk News: http://www.northnorfolknews.co.uk/content/northnorfolknews/news/story.aspx?brand=NNNOnline&category=news&tBrand=NNNOnline&tCategory=news&itemid=NOED03%20Aug%202009%2015%3A55%3A02%3A420

The ladybird invasion is predicted to last until the end of September which is having its toll on tourism on the North Norfolk coast.

Throughout my week in Norfolk I counted a total of 18 different species of butterflies including White Admirals at Holkham Hall, A Dark Green Fritillary and Small Coppers at Weeting Heath, and of course the common visitors; Comma, Red Admirals, Peacocks etc. It was a fantastic week for butterflies and the few months.

Burnet moth:

Painted Lady:

White Admiral:

Garden Moths Count

Unfortunately I've only just found the information for the Garden Moths Count survey. The survey began on the 20th of June and runs until the 28th, so there are still 5 days left to take part.

The Garden Moths Count is a "nationwide survey to discover which amazing moths live in our gardens".

To find out how to take part in this survey click on the picture below.

RSPB Naturecount

During the week of 8-14 June the RSPB are asking people to spend one hour counting the number of birds and other wildlife in their gardens. It's not just birds they want you to observe like the Big Garden Birdwatch, but anything that "crawls, hops, flutters and flies". The main aim of this survey is build up a database of the wildlife that visits gardens in the summer.

For further details on the rules that apply etc simply click on the picture below:

Dirty Weekend - Springwatch

http://www.bbc.co.uk/breathingplaces/dirtyweekend/

Have a look what's going on in your area over the weekend! There are sites all over the country that you can go and visit and get "dirty". Let me know what you all get up to.