Project Manager Callum came across this rare phenomenon on the River Bladnoch in Galloway on Friday. 'Ice pancakes' are unusual in Scotland and most commonly found in Canada, the US, around Antarctica and in the Baltic sea. Specific conditions are required to create them. 1/2
@HM_Passport Paid for 7 day fast track, I had the appointment on 26th May. Where I was told the process was not affected by the bank holidays, but apparently, it is affected. So it's either been 12 or 10 days since the appointment - when will it arrive? meant to travel tomorrow
Itโs only to be a trial (penned release) at the moment, but if successful, which it should be; beavers could once more be providing natural flood defences in UKโs Forest of Dean #rewilding https://t.co/E0Ao6lq0nq
Beside species commonly thought of as #pollinators are some unexpected examples. The kinkajou, an arboreal fruit & nectar-feeder widespread in South & Central America, is one such. Distant raccoon relatives, their 5-inch tongues let them feed on nectar.