Wildlife is returning to Britain's cities.  I don't just mean the ubiquitous urban fox, or the even more ubiquitous brown rat, though the former may well be helping keep down the number of the latter.  I hope.  What with the 'greening' of city spaces, the reduction in water and air** pollution and the continued spread of urbanisation much wildlife ( Read more... )

Tuesday Trivia*

British inland waterways are in good shape, even in urban areas, according to the National Waterway Wildlife Survey.  The shopping trolley patrols may be winning!  Which is great news for the kingfishers, etc.  Also for those who like to walk along towpaths.  It's nice to hear a positive wildlife story in this crowded land of ( Read more... )