Goosander
The streamlined goosander is a handsome bird and a great fisher - its long, serrated bill helps it to catch and hold its slippery fish prey. It nests in riverbank trees, but can be seen on lakes…
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Pochard
The once-common pochard is now under threat because its populations are declining rapidly. The UK is an important winter destination for the pochard, with 48,000 birds visiting our wetlands and…
Paul Richards - The Art of Wildlife Photography
This exhibition showcases Paul’s stunning fine art prints featuring Scandinavian wildlife that blur the lines between photography and painting.
Red-crested pochard
This striking duck was introduced to the UK and is now established as a breeding bird in England.
Sally Temple - Coastal Light
An exhibition by local artist Sally Temple who paints in oils using her fingers.
Male-fern
A classic fern of woodlands across the UK, the male-fern is also a great addition to any garden. It grows impressive stands from underground rhizomes, dying back in autumn.
My recharger
David works as a paramedic so he comes under a lot of stress and works unpredictable hours. He comes to Thameside on his days off to collect his thoughts. Walking his dog here helps him to…
Bee keeping and growing pineapples
Local couple Richard and Pauline Mitchell share their experiences of beekeeping and honey-making in an engaging talk.
Blackcap
As the name suggests, the male blackcap has a black cap, while the female has a gingery one. Look for this distinctive warbler in woodland, parks and gardens.
Third time lucky for osprey breeding at NWT Ranworth Broad?
Male and female osprey have arrived at Ranworth Broad nature reserve. The pair may become the first to breed in East Anglia in over 250 years.
My commute
Richard could stick to the road on his commute, but taking a shortcut through the woods is far more relaxing, even if he does get muddy trousers.
Great green bush-cricket
At nearly 7 cm long (including the female's long ovipositor), the Great green bush-cricket certainly lives up to its name! It can be found in grassland, scrub and woodland rides in Southern…