Nature
Wildlife of The Solway Firth [95] The Breadcrumb Sponge
Wildlife of The Solway Firth [95] The Breadcrumb Sponge Halichondria Panicea by Mark Vollers The Solway Firth has remarkable biodiversity and this includes numerous species of invertebrates we call sponges. One of these is the Breadcrumb Sponge which colonises rocky surfaces from extreme low water mark down to 550m and may be found throughout the […]
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EYES TO THE SKY: Kids’ Birdwatching in Cumbria (May-June)
EYES TO THE SKY Kids’ Birdwatching in Cumbria (May-June) by Danni Murphy Spring and early summer are wonderful times to go bird watching in Cumbria. Birds are busy building nests, finding food, and raising their chicks. With a little patience and a good pair of eyes, children can spot many different birds in gardens, countryside, […]
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ESCAPE TO NATURE – Drybeck Farm reopens for Spring!
ESCAPE TO NATURE Drybeck Farm reopens for Spring. by Danni Murphy Spring is in the air and Drybeck Farm Campsite is ready to welcome campers back from 16th March for another season of peace, wildlife and riverside relaxation. Nestled in the unspoilt Eden Valley, Drybeck Farm offers a truly unique getaway, a place to slow […]
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Wildlife of The Solway Firth [91] The Estuary Ragworm
Wildlife of The Solway Firth [91] The Estuary Ragworm (Hediste diversicolor) by Mark Vollers Worldwide there are hundreds of species of marine segmented worms and classifying them all is still an ongoing debate! The estuary ragworm most sea anglers are familiar with is certainly present in The Solway Firth and other estuaries around the UK, […]
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FLYCAMPING: A growing threat to Cumbria’s natural beauty
FLYCAMPING: A growing threat to Cumbria’s natural beauty. by Danielle Murphy For centuries, Cumbria has been celebrated for its rugged beauty — a landscape immortalised in poetry, paintings, and photographs. Artists and visitors alike have long admired the serene majesty of the Lake District. But in recent years, a surge in footfall has brought with […]
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PHOTOGRAPHER IN FOCUS: Fi Kennedy
PHOTOGRAPHER IN FOCUS:Fi Kennedy From dog walks to fell tops, Fi Kennedy captures the Lake District’s beauty in fab photography. by Danielle Murphy Fi Kennedy manages to capture some absolutely stunning photos. Her day job as a Stock Manager at Basecamp North Lakes keeps her busy, but in her free time you’ll find Fi stomping […]
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Walks with Wildlings: The long summer holidays are the perfect time to escape screens and explore the outdoors
Walks with Wildlings The long summer holidays are the perfect time to escape screens and explore the outdoors with your little wildlings. by Danielle Murphy Here in West Cumbria, a treasure trove of natural spaces awaits, many of them tucked away from the busier tourist spots of the central Lake District. These child-friendly nature reserves […]
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Wildlife of The Solway Firth [88] The Lugworm
Wildlife of The Solway Firth [88] The Lugworm (Arenicola marina) by Mark Vollers, Lake District Coast Aquarium Everyone who enjoys a stroll across a sandy Solway Firth beach when the tide has retreated will have observed the little squiggly pyramids of sand which indicate the presence of a lugworm in it’s burrow beneath. This worm […]
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year arrives in The Beacon Museum.
WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR Stunning images unveiled as Wildlife Photographer of the Year arrives in The Beacon Museum. The world-renowned exhibition, now in its sixtieth year and on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, will open at The Beacon Museum on Saturday 26 October, featuring exceptional images that capture fascinating animal behaviour, […]
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PHOTOGRAPHER IN FOCUS: Paul Wharton
PHOTOGRAPHER IN FOCUS: Paul Wharton During the day Paul Wharton can be found bestowing knowledge upon the next generation as a College Lecturer, however in his spare time he can be found hunting for that perfect shot. by Danni Murphy Armed with his Nikon Z5 camera and one of his multiple lenses, he captures some […]
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