Notes & observations on nature at home, and further afield

We've only just started seeing swallows here in the Saints, safely back after their winter in Africa. The Thetford-based British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) is urging people to leave a dish of wet mud in their gardens, as the recent lack of rain means there is little around for the birds to use in nest-building. You can find more tips for helping swallows and other garden birds here https://bit.ly/2SbSbZX

Britain’s wildlife may be thriving during the current lockdown (including wildlflowers on our verges - see here https://bbc.in/2W0yFkr) but its long-term future is looking bleak, according to leading conservation organisations. Read more here https://bit.ly/2VErIq4.

A recent article in Nature presents some optimistic news: the paper suggests that the wold's oceans could recover by 2050 if major pressures—including climate change—are mitigated. Read it here https://bit.ly/3eTxsDT

Finally I'd love to hear any feedback, comments, interesting wildlife sightings in the Saints etc so please do please leave a comment below.

First published by email 2 May 2020
Location: St James South Elmham, Halesworth IP19 0HR, UK

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