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Once a month, Robert attends his local Wildlife Watch group in Nottinghamshire. He’s been going for over a year now and has made lots of new friends; most of all, though, he loves how much he has…

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Speaking at Planning Committee

Larger and more complex developments are usually decided by the planning committee. Each local planning authority will have its own rules as to which applications will be decided by the planning committee (called the scheme of delegation). You can find out if an application is going to be decided by committee by looking at the application information or by asking the case officer.
Species

Stone curlew

Stone curlews are unusual waders with large yellow eyes - perfect for hunting beetles at night.

Species

Goldcrest

A king among birds, the goldcrest displays a beautiful golden crown. Our smallest bird, it can be spotted in conifer woodlands and parks across the UK.

Species

Siskin

An attractive, green-and-yellow bird, the siskin regularly visits birdtables and feeders in gardens. Look for the bright yellow barring on its black wings, and the black crown of the males.

Species

Cuckoo ray

It’s easy to identify this distinctive skate from the black and yellow marbled eye spots on each wing.

Species

Herb-paris

Herb-Paris has four oval leaves set in a cross, with an understated crown of yellow-green flowers rising from the middle. This makes it quite a distinctive plant of ancient and damp woodlands on…

Habitat

Ponds

Whether found in a garden or part of an agricultural landscape, ponds are oases of wildlife worth investigating. Even small ponds can support a wealth of species and collectively, ponds play a key…

Species

2-spot ladybird

A common ladybird, the black-on-red markings of the 2-spot Ladybird are familiar to many of us.

Species

Pectoral sandpiper

This wading bird is a rare visitor from North America, usually spotted in autumn.