Wild Cumbria
The Common Piddock (Pholas Dactylus)
By Mark Vollers This bivalve mollusc, a type of clam, is remarkable not only because of its lifestyle but also where it has left evidence of its presence in the Solway Firth. nitially it’s free swimming offspring (larvae) live on rock surfaces like mussels, but they soon start to bore into the rock by making […]
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Oaktree Animals’ Charity: Why you need to get your pet chipped
Oaktree Animals’ Charity explain why chipping your pet is so important. At Oak Tree Animals’ Charity we get many calls from owners who have lost their beloved pet and many of the animals we see do not have a microchip or, the details associated with the chip are incorrect. The latest figures from the Dog’s Trust Stray […]
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Wild About Cumbria – Otters
In this installment of our Wild About Cumbria series, Danielle Murphy delves deeper into the lives of Cumbria’s otters. There are few people that can honestly say they don’t experience the heartwarming feeling that comes over most of us at the sight of otters holding hands. Let’s be honest, when Blue Planet 2 featured otters […]
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The Red Squirrels of Forest How
While red squirrels continue to suffer from a major decline in the UK, one west Cumbrian guest house is lucky enough to have its very own community of them in the grounds. At one time red squirrels could be found all over Great Britain they can now only be spotted in wooded areas in the […]
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Wild About West Cumbria – Jackdaws
A magnificent bird that is somewhat misunderstood, Danielle Murphy gets familiar with the Jackdaw. Jackdaws are the smallest member of the corvid or crow family, which also includes raven, carrion crow and jay. Similar to other Corvids these beautiful birds is extremely adaptable, living in farmland woodland or even the urban cities. They are known […]
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Wild About Cumbria – Butterflies
In the latest installment of our Wild About Cumbria series, Danielle Murphy takes a closer look at the breathtaking butterflies we may spot in the garden this summer. Cumbria is often thought of as beautiful for its lakes, mountains and scenery. However true this may be, it isn’t just the national parks which boast all […]
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Egremont Woman Finds Live Tarantula in Her Garden
Cumbrian woman finds live tarantula in her garden, whilst enjoying summer barbecue. A local woman was horrified to discover a tarantula in the garden of her Egremont home, while she made the most of the sun over the weekend. Like many Brits this Sunday, Veronica Shaw and her family were enjoying a barbecue on Sunday […]
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Wanted: Wonderful Photos of Cumbria’s Wildlife
Have you taken some wildlife photographs that you’re really proud of and want to share? If so, why not enter them into Cumbria Wildlife Trust’s new photography competition? Your photo could feature in the charity’s 2018 calendar. Photography is a great way to record and celebrate Cumbria’s wildlife and wild places. Whether it’s interesting animal […]
