The BWA will be visiting the beautiful Edwardian country hall and estate on the outskirts of Leeds – Lotherton Hall. Lotherton’s Wildlife World tells the story of its natural heritage,
Grass nesters such as this American Wigeon Mareca americana depend on camouflage and subtlety. Never look them in the eye! Any brown dimorphic female can abandon the nest if she feels
Do you know what’s in an egg? We are pretty familiar with the eggshell, made primarily from calcium carbonate, the chemical compound which also makes up the majority of sea shells,
Mother knows best, but what if you have to use an incubator? 5 Domestic Goose top tips from Colin Murton. • Set eggs no longer than a week after laying
Today is World Wildlife Day. The aim is to raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. 3rd March was chosen to commemorate the signature of the Convention on
The lush green grass of summer could well be a distant memory. Maybe you have a few patches or edges that are now mud and need some repair. If soil
What’s in a name — Maned Duck or Maned Goose? Life is a gradient of relatedness and what taxonomy tries to do is put it in that order. When the
UK Breeds at Risk. Where do you stand if your collection succumbs to bird flu? Geese Brecon Buff Buff Back Chinese Embden Greyback Pilgrim Roman Sebastopol Shetland Steinbacher Toulouse (British
Many of our northern species are well adapted to the cold, but some from warmer parts of the world will appreciate shelter and dry bedding. Giving them the opportunity to
With many birds being housed due to the bird flu restrictions, it is still important that we allow them to bathe and give them water deep enough to submerge their
Breed Type in White birds. Breed Type is a term used in exhibition birds to describe the general shape or form of the bird that typifies the breed. Most points
The BWA offers members a wide range of services and facilities to help you get more enjoyment from waterfowl.
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