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Dear phenology recorders
During October keep looking out for first and full tints in leaves – as the nights begin to cool, this process will begin to speed up. Why do leaves change colour? (PDF)
Swifts left our shores some time ago (see our results map), but you may still see a lingering house martin or swallow until the end of October.
Keep an eye out too for winter migrants: fieldfares and redwings should be arriving in the UK over the next few weeks.
Record what you've seen | Read this month’s selection of your stories
Kate
Lewthwaite
Nature's Calendar Project Manager
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The Longer the Better
Robert Marsham, the founding father of phenology, was one of the pioneers of long-term data gathering when he started recording the ‘Indications of Spring’ on his Norfolk estate in 1736, subsequently continued by his descendents until 1958. The Linnean Society, London, will hold a meeting on 22 October to celebrate the use of long term data sets to commemorate the 300th anniversary of his birth. How to take part |
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Phenology on TV
‘Our partnership with BBC Weather continues this autumn. For the latest phenology stories and the live maps of project data onscreen look out for the BBC Autumnwatch Weatherview programmes which are shown four times a week: BBC One around midnight on Monday night, plus three slots on the BBC News Channel (formerly News 24) on Mondays at 2057 and on Tuesdays at 1157 and 2057.
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Great present ideas for Christmas
If you are starting to think about your festive arrangements, don’t forget that our online store has a wide range of present ideas – books, cards, gifts and stationery. New additions for this year include the 'Tree Detectives' book for children, the Scotland edition of the ‘Exploring Woodland Guide’ series and a fantastic 2009 ancient tree calendar. Our shop |
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Feed The Birds Day
The RSPB is running events across the UK to celebrate Feed The Birds Day over the weekend of 25 and 26 October. They are all different, so there's bound to be something for you! Find out what you can do to help your birds, with activities for all the family, guided walks, arts and crafts or simply just great places to buy your bird food as the colder weather arrives. |
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In
the news
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Has Autumn come early to Britain?
the Telegraph |
Carbon credits tick all the boxes. What's the delay?
the Guardian |
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Lynx and boars may once again roam free in Scottish Highlands
the Independent |
How to tell an edible mushroom from a dappled webcap
the Guardian |
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