EcoWAM

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[EcoWAM @eco_wam]

It’s #NationalMammalWeek this week and we are kicking it off with the #RoeDeer 🦌

Head over to https://t.co/Zgcdc5DYdD for some interesting facts about our first mammal of the week!

[RBWM @RBWM]

Today is Clean Air Day. Air pollution is one of the largest environmental health risks we face today. It causes heart and lung disease & is linked to low birth weight in children. You can make a difference by walking, scootering or cycling to school/work. https://t.co/ot7yGnMm2n

[EcoWAM @eco_wam]

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[Heal Rewilding @HealRewilding]

Launched! 🚀 You can now become a Friend of Heal & join us on our mission: raise money, buy land, rewild it. Friend packages include exclusive benefits & are available for individuals, couples, families & as gifts for loved ones 🎁 10% off until 30th Sept https://t.co/sNtBihOw1f

[Butterfly Conservation 🦋 @savebutterflies]

Join us in welcoming Sir David Attenborough to #Instagram!

Go follow the legend himself, here 👉 https://t.co/EVVXMb9DdG

[BCA @BCA_Maidenhead]

Yesterday marked the official start of #Autumn - a season that shows our stunning 400-acre campus in all its splendor. We can't wait for the crisp frosty mornings and to see our #Acers turning from green to red 🍂 We can always rely on nature not to disappoint

[EcoWAM @eco_wam]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/wQ5ezTYwgq

[EcoWAM @eco_wam]

The season is changing from Summer to Autumn 🍂

Check out these 6 facts about Autumn!

1. Autumn begins

There are two different dates when autumn could be said to begin. Autumn, as defined by the Earth's orbit… https://t.co/EeAMXF8TRt

[EcoWAM @eco_wam]

It’s the first day of Moth Night 2020!

This year’s Moth Night, the annual event that celebrates moths on 27-29 August, could not come at a more perfect time.

Organised by Atropos, Butterfly Conservation and the UK… https://t.co/GtCw9Uq0ed

[Butterfly Conservation 🦋 @savebutterflies]

It's the start of #MothNight 2020! @MothNight

Over the next few nights, join us, @AtroposJournal & @UK_CEH to discover the moths of later summer and help map how species are being affected by climate change. https://t.co/Rn0USaE7Du

[EcoWAM @eco_wam]

Don’t forget to cut the strings of your disposable masks before throwing them away!
You never know what animal might get stuck in your rubbish and need some help.

Instead of disposable masks, you may opt for a more… https://t.co/IExYSlOzBO

[EcoWAM @eco_wam]

Camouflage, also called cryptic coloration, is a defense mechanism or tactic that organisms use to disguise their appearance.

Source: @natgeo

Image Source : Alan Murphy

Can you spot anything in your local area that blends into their surroundings like this owl?

[EcoWAM @eco_wam]

Is it a wasp or a bee?

Sometimes it gets confusing when trying to figure out what insect is buzzing around beside you.

Hopefully this chart will help you to decide if you are looking at a bee 🐝

Source: @wwf_uk

#EcoWAM #Windsor #Ascot #Maidenhead #bee #beeuk #ukgardens

[EcoWAM @eco_wam]

It’s another hot day today!

Why don’t you fill up a container for the birds to come and cool down in and drink from?

You could even do a spot of bird watching as the sky is so clear today 🐦

#ecowam #windsor… https://t.co/yXSiwZZQTY

[EcoWAM @eco_wam]

Did you know?

It’s estimated that an average of 35.8 million plastic bottles are used EVERY DAY in the UK, but only 19.8 million are recycled each day. This means there are on average 16 million plastic bottles a… https://t.co/1oHVXrn9Oh

[WAMgoodneighbour @wmgoodneighbour]

Now is as important time as ever, with shielding paused, to keep looking out for our neighbours. #rbwmtogether #rbwm #community

[EcoWAM @eco_wam]

What mammal species have you seen recently?

Maybe you could create a fact file on one (or more) of these mammals so you can learn more about them.

Make sure you take a picture when you next see one and use our… https://t.co/BTOUawTTev

[EcoWAM @eco_wam]

Facts about rivers!

All rivers start at the highest point in an area. As the river flows downstream, it gains more water from other streams, rivers, springs, added rainfall, and other water sources.

What is a… https://t.co/bmpY7iMpjR

[EcoWAM @eco_wam]

Do you have a spare 15 minutes to do some butterfly counting today?

Get outside and count the butterflies you see for the @savebutterflies count!

#bigbutterflycount #ecowam #butterfly #freetime https://t.co/3BF3YAZQxs