Monthly Archives: January 2019

Finding time for wildlife

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Alex White - Appletonwild

Going through primary school and the lower years of secondary school I always found it really easy to find time to watch wildlife. Actually I didn’t ‘make’ time, the time was just there because I didn’t have any other pressures. … Continue reading →

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Un Science An Animal

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Alex White - Appletonwild

#UnscienceAnAnimal has been a hashtag on Twitter all day today. I thought I would have a go myself. Does anyone else have any funny names for badgers?    

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Big Garden Bird Watch 2019

Posted on January 26, 2019 by Alex White - Appletonwild

This is the 5th year I’ve taken part in the RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch. It’s been interesting to look back at the last five years results and notice any changes that have occurred. This morning was a drizzly, cold, … Continue reading →

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It’ll soon be the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2019

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Alex White - Appletonwild

This weekend is the 2019 Big Garden Bird Watch. I’ve taken part each year for the past few years and it’s a really good excuse to sit uninterrupted and watch wildlife for an hour. You can find out more and … Continue reading →

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Get Your Boots On

Posted on January 20, 2019 by Alex White - Appletonwild

A couple of years ago I had the idea to write a book aimed at young people just like me. Something I would have wanted to read when I was just starting out. A book that would encourage more people … Continue reading →

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Roe deer

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Alex White - Appletonwild

I regularly see Roe deer near my house, they sometimes use the lane by the side of my house during the night. They are pretty used to me being in the fields and normally take no notice of me. Although … Continue reading →

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Rose-coloured Starling

Posted on January 3, 2019 by Alex White - Appletonwild

After a busy day yesterday I was meant to be getting on with some revision for my GCSE mocks next week, but I was sent a Tweet with a request for a bird ID. I’ll admit I’m not the best … Continue reading →

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Busy first day 2019

Posted on January 2, 2019 by Alex White - Appletonwild

New Years Day, and I joined a group of people in a peaceful protest against Fox hunting in the town of Stow on the Wold. The same as Boxing Day, there were plenty of members of the public out to … Continue reading →

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