Monthly Archives: October 2018

Book review – Bobby the brown long- eared bat

Posted on October 28, 2018 by Alex White - Appletonwild

A couple of weeks ago I had a conversation with Angela Mills on Twitter about bats and the Bat Conservation Trust. She very kindly sent me a copy of her book ‘Bobby The Brown Long-eared bat’. As this book is … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Blogging, Books, Environment, Every child wild, Local patch, mammals, nature, outdoors, Oxfordshire, Uncategorized, Wildlife | Tagged bat, Bat Conservation Trust, Blogging, Books, garden, Local patch, mammals, nature, wildlife | 5 Comments

Pocket Pals App – Youth ambassador

Posted on October 21, 2018 by Alex White - Appletonwild

If you haven’t heard of Pocket Pals App click here and head over to their website. Along with 4 other amazing young wildlife enthusiasts, Youth Ambassadors we aim to encourage more young people to engage with the natural world around them.

Posted in Animals, Environment, Local patch, mammals, outdoors, trail camera, Uncategorized | Tagged apps, Bushnell, mammals, nature, Pocket Pals App, trail camera, wildlife, Wood mouse, Youth ambassador | 2 Comments

October Starlings

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Alex White - Appletonwild

On the nearby wires, pylons and chimney pots the Starlings are starting to gather. During the late afternoon their chattering and squabbling gets louder and louder. Occasionally one will swoop down to drink from the pond, followed by more and … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, birds, Blogging, Environment, garden, Local patch, nature, Uncategorized, Wildlife, Wildlife photography | Tagged birds, garden, Local patch, nature, Oxfordshire, Starlings, wildlife | 7 Comments

Problem solving Woodpecker

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Alex White - Appletonwild

How do you open a Hazel nut which keeps rolling around? This Great Spotted Woodpecker has a smart idea. He frequently brings over a nut, places it in a crack in the telegraph pole to hold it still, before hammering … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, birds, garden, Local patch, nature, Oxfordshire, photography, Uncategorized, Wildlife, Wildlife photography | Tagged Autumn, birds, Blogging, garden wildlife, Great spotted woodpecker, Hazelnut, nature, nature photography, Uk wildlife | 2 Comments

Small mammal survey 2018

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Alex White - Appletonwild

Last weekend I joined Oxfordshire mammal group on a morning of checking and collecting Longworth traps. Longworth traps are used in small mammal surveying. They are laid in areas with vegetation and baited with apple for moisture, bird seeds and … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Blogging, Environment, Local patch, mammals, nature, Nature reserve, outdoors, Oxfordshire, photography, survey, Uncategorized, Wildlife, Wildlife photography | Tagged bank vole, common shrew, mammals, nature resrve, Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire mammal group, pygmy shrew, small mammal survey, survey, wildlife, Wildlife photography, Wood mouse | 1 Comment

The Lost Words – in photos

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Alex White - Appletonwild

The Lost Words – A Spell Book to conjure back disappearing words. I’m so glad that none of these words have disappeared from my life and I’m fortunate enough to have plenty of photos of each of these Lost Words … Continue reading →