http://www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/leisure/nature/ Kidderminster Shuttle /leisure/nature/ en-gb Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:10:54 +0100 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:10:54 +0100 http://www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/leisure/nature/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/resources/images/528264/?type=rsslogo http://www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/leisure/nature/ http://www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/leisure/nature/4464410.Nature_Notes___July_2__2009/?ref=rss AT this time year birds are well into their nesting season with most well on the way to producing their first brood (some may even be on their second). Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:00:00 +0100 fb936fff6dde3ef8fe1bd7a5e0a6f19d http://www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/leisure/nature/4451251.Nature_Notes____June_25__2009/?ref=rss EVERY year at just about this time I always take a visit out to the wetland nature reserves of Puxton Marsh, Blake Marsh and Redstone Marsh, as around now the marsh flora is at its most visible. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:30:00 +0100 0c19574c6aeaf94dd4a9e2c776693ee6 http://www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/leisure/nature/4438592.Nature_Notes___June_18__2009/?ref=rss DURING spring bank holiday I visited the island of Crete with my family. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:00:00 +0100 e0d6962dae1efc053b2fcb4e9124be0c http://www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/leisure/nature/4426068.Nature_Notes___June_11__2009/?ref=rss ALL the nature reserves of the district have at least one resident species of plant or animal which are really special or unique, whether it’s the orchids of Puxton or the grey hair grass of Burlish Top or perhaps the sheer number of reptiles found on Vicarage Farm Heath. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:39:43 +0100 0b9f29120bbadd3c83d3b49593397531 http://www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/leisure/nature/4358871.Nature_Notes__May_14__2009/?ref=rss REPTILES, particularly those on the heaths of the district have been out in abundance and more green tiger beetles have been witnessed in recent weeks than in the last few years combined. Thu, 14 May 2009 12:30:00 +0100 566b6670a73af5cb5a43b9da1995c46b http://www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/leisure/nature/4317826.Spring_flowers_have_brightened_up_woods/?ref=rss WE have had some lovely spring weather in recent weeks, and as a result spring flowers are in a good state of advancement. Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:10:26 +0100 e46055b455d3f10cf1cdf6e6e96ed747 http://www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/leisure/nature/4304083.Outdoor_fun_galore_for_adventurous_tot/?ref=rss OVER the Easter break, I took the opportunity to take the family out to one of our local nature reserves. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:02:28 +0100 19836fb84727c3e03e7ccbeda3150d38 http://www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/leisure/nature/4270125.Red_kites_may_soon_arrive_in_our_district/?ref=rss IT was not so long ago when the use of pesticides had all but driven our native raptors (birds of prey) into extinction. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:19:48 +0100 86194e7e8e49c8fd9908ac25a2b49ce3 http://www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/leisure/nature/4248007.Keep_an_ear_out_for_fascinating_frogs/?ref=rss OUR wetland nature reserves (and gardens in many instances) have been bathed in a rather eerie sound of late. Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:43:10 +0100 4b046b2d0c7fb640d6cb4f65eb8180c3 http://www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/leisure/nature/4186269.Spring_invigorates_you_and_gives_a_feeling_of_hope/?ref=rss WITH the warmth of the still weak sun on my face and the cheery song and bustling activity of birds all around, the feeling of spring was certainly upon me. Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:28:53 +0000 4b7200a1adadf79761703f0cca5ae57b http://www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/leisure/nature/4165418.Majestic_elm_an_unlikely_background_for_sermons/?ref=rss I WAS carrying out a routine inspection of pathside trees the other day, checking for broken limbs or diseased or dying individuals that may become dangerous. Mon, 02 Mar 2009 11:09:39 +0000 fbd413a691e4d7a1061d48d8d784263d http://www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/leisure/nature/4142325.Frogs_and_blackbirds_sense_that_spring_is_on_its_way/?ref=rss IT always amazes me the speed at which spring can arrive. Sun, 22 Feb 2009 12:00:00 +0000 c736f3ae3ecfb83eb4603f09be8e582d http://www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/leisure/nature/4129619.Following_in_the_snowy_footprints_of_badger_parade/?ref=rss IT was nice to have a few days snow. When it first falls, it creates such a fresh and beautiful landscape, which I just love to walk through, enjoying the lovely scrunching noise and sensation my feet make as I walk through the newly fallen snow. Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:20:00 +0000 3cc2bbdd201e70d51e07d2fb0075e76c http://www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/leisure/nature/4108032.Invasive_management_helps_reserves_to_flourish/?ref=rss WINTER is one of the busiest times of year on our nature reserves. Because most of the sensitive species, such as rodents, invertebrates and reptiles are less active or hibernating we have the opportunity to carry out the more invasive management works. Sun, 08 Feb 2009 14:00:00 +0000 5a276673ce4bf0504f50d0c85a848c6b http://www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/leisure/nature/4088373.Wildlife_can_be_hard_to_spot_in_bleak__cold_month/?ref=rss JANUARY was a bleak, cold and wet month making wildlife hard to come by, so when you do see it is even more special. Sat, 31 Jan 2009 10:10:00 +0000 35a0a829a3c56ed305395f4f75d1484f http://www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/leisure/nature/4070857.Find_space_in_your_heart_for_secretive_goldcrest/?ref=rss WE’RE all used to seeing photos of robins, whose cheery red breast and cheeky, almost care free nature, has won a place in many of our hearts. Sun, 25 Jan 2009 10:00:00 +0000 a670fe2784a4bed5b7e385cb255e6e31 http://www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/leisure/nature/4053062.Thoughtless_fly_tipping_can_prove_lethal_to_plants/?ref=rss DURING one of the harder frosts we spent a few hours clearing up some fly-tipping which had revealed itself after the bramble that concealed it had died back. Sun, 18 Jan 2009 12:30:00 +0000 ec715ef56866a36a9b8e754f83f85ca2 http://www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/leisure/nature/4035904.Help_rangers_conserve_precious_heaths/?ref=rss WE are very fortunate here in the Wyre Forest area to have some wonderful areas of lowland heathland. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:55:38 +0000 c86c500c645a2d8c470a723e50a13b80 http://www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/leisure/nature/4020536.There___s_so_much_to_like_about_strange_lichens/?ref=rss WE have reached the time of year when the wildlife is becoming a bit more scarce. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:30:00 +0000 c90c945618ba2c63642b146773c4f2d1 http://www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/leisure/nature/3958267.Extreme_weather_can_add_to_a_dawn_s_beauty/?ref=rss IT will not be long now till we reach the shortest day of the year on December 21. Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:50:00 +0000 524354f4f643e1b08f31d81ac719b4b6