Farmland birds and pond management

British farmland birds are in trouble. Since recording began in 1970 they have experienced an overall population decline of 56%, with some species decreasing by over 90%. Intensification of farming practices aiming at increasing agricultural yields has been widely linked to these declines, especially the systematic removal of key habitats, such as hedgerows and wet…

The Three P’s: Ponds, Plants, and Pollinators

There are a lot of things that get overlooked in life. Often, it is something that is so common, so much a part of our lives, that we neglect to pay attention to the importance this item or task can have. One thing that fits into this category has been the humble pond. This small…