Common Yellowthroat. Photo: Max Hellicar
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Young Nature Blog
Goldcrests VS Firecrests
By: Amy Hall
5 January 2018
Winter in the UK brings with it some interesting migrant species, particularly the influx of Hawfinches earlier on in the winter, however my highlight of the winter in Cornwall was the increase in the numbers of Firecrests on campus.
These gorgeous …
Cornell 2017 - What I got out of the event
By: Max Hellicar
12 September 2017
The Cornell Young Birders’ Event 2017 was absolutely amazing. Words don’t do justice to how incredible these few days truly were…
It was a privilege and absolutely fantastic to learn and be given advice from those at the …
Birdfair 2017
By: Amy Hall
23 August 2017
The British Birdwatching Fair is a highlight of the year for my local reserve, Rutland Water, as it hosts thousands of visitors from all over the world to share in their passion for birds.
I have been fortunate to attend the fair quite a few times …
White stork- Their heritage in the UK and potential future
By: Amy Hall
19 May 2017
Almost a fortnight ago, my Twitter feed lit up with photos and reports of the white stork which had been spotted at Rutland Water, my local reserve. This was super exciting being the second record for the reserve, and although I missed it I wanted …
The Beautiful Everyday
By: Amy Hall
22 March 2017
After mock exams I have been feeling rather deflated and lacking in inspiration, however whilst reflecting on my week I thought about how I could make exams more bearable. With real exams looming in the future, and university coming over the horizon …