Monthly Archives: December 2014

Belize & Guatemala December 2014

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Sabena Blackbird

Keel-billed Toucan Ramphastos sulfuratus, the National Bird of Belize Just returned from a couple of hectic weeks in Central America visiting Belize with a couple of days in Guatemala. We thoroughly enjoyed visiting a number of wildlife areas including Crooked Tree, Cockscomb…

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Last week in Formby – a rarity

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Barbara

Tony Carter reports: Last week, I decided to take a look at Raven Meols Hills in Formby as I hope to run a foray there next year. It has a good mix of sand dunes, conifer, birch scrub and heathland.…

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Fungal Opportunism

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Barbara

Tony Carter reports:  An interesting example of fungal opportunism was in evidence in Liverpool in November. At the place where I park my car every day, the fallen leaves had been swept from the pavement and piled into the gutter…

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Southport, 30th November 2014

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Barbara

Happily, it was a mild and sunny day with just a light wind, so we walked right down Southport Pier. The tide was out (when is it ever noticeably in?) and there were long views northwards to Lytham St Annes,…

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