Nature's Calendar Blog
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Spring signs already on the way
By Kate Lewthwaite, 02/02/2023
How has 2023 started for wildlife? We look at some of the early records Nature's Calendar has recently received.
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Mild autumn muddles UK wildlife
By Kate Warriner, 08/12/2022
Have you seen any odd behaviours in wildlife this autumn? We look back at the effects of a mild autumn on the nation’s wildlife.
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Fly agaric: what to look for, where to find it and other amazing facts
By Kate Warriner, 01/10/2022
Wondering what you can record at this time of year? Learn about fly agaric and how to spot it this autumn.
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Citizen science explains record-breaking jay sightings
By Julian Hughes and Fritha West, 07/09/2022
Record-breaking numbers of jays were reported following last years acorn count, which was one of the lowest on record. Using data from Nature's Calendar, BirdTrack, eBird and the BTO Garden Bird Watch, Julian Hughes answered the question: what were these jays doing, and where were they coming from?
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Nature's Calendar and the State of the UK Climate
By Fritha West, 22/08/2022
Using Nature’s Calendar records sent in by members of the public, we evaluate the impact of climate change on wildlife by examining the timing of natural events for selected species. These findings are analysed by Professor Tim Sparks and used to create the phenology section of the State of UK Climate report.
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