Springwatch Guest Blog
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The white tadpoles of Norfolk: Part 1
Elliott Simpson writes about the white tadpoles he found near his home in Norfolk.
How I knew the Ynis-hir blue tits had fledged from 100 miles away
How a Raspberry Pi computer helped Dr Andrew Robinson find out about blue tits nesting 100 miles away.
Long-tailed tits - working together
The extraordinary behaviour of long-tailed tits who help to raise others' young.
Working together to protect the UK's trees
The importance of tree health has been brought home at the Chelsea Flower Show 'stop the spread' show garden.
Camera trapping in the New Forest
Camera trapping provides a non-invasive insight into the animal world.
On the rocks
Why there is simply nowhere better than on a rocky shore.
Caring for bats in trouble
As the weather warms, bats become more active and very occasionally they can find their way into trouble.
Feeding red kites: a view from the Chilterns
Why red kites in the Chilterns now see gardens as an easy source of food.
Moths and apple orchards
Camerman Richard Taylor-Jones explains why orchards are so important for the UK's moths.
Magnificent moths
Moths have a bad image, but they can be just as colourful as butterflies.
Beachcombing at low tide
As the sea warms up, spring is the perfect time to look for marine plants and animals.
Long-tailed tits
Long-tailed tits are the cutest of British birds.
Raspberry Pi bird box
How to monitor bird activity from anywhere in the world, with a small computer and a smart phone.
Basking sharks
Why the Isle of Man is one of the best places in the world to watch basking sharks.
Beach strandlines
Wildlife photographer and marine specialist explores the wildlife of beach strandlines.
Raithlin Island
The RSPB's Liam McFaul describes why Raithlin Island is so special for birds and other wildlife.
Honey bees
Dr David Aston of the British Beekeepers Association on how the weather affects bees and why they swarm.
Moray Firth dolphins
Field officer Charlie Phillips waits to see if six special dolphins have made it through the winter unscathed.
