Wildlife and You: February 2008

It is February, the month of love. Expect to see more animals popping out and about. Around Valentine's Day go out to a near-by pond. You will almost certainly see frogspawn. Some birds start their breeding season this month, such as the Collared Dove, but don't expect many pairs mating. That won't happen until March or April.

Some Wintering birds will start to move. They won't go very far, but they will trace back a few steps. For example, some Bewick's Swans at Slimbridge might go to Welney.

Please send in your photos to this address. They are very welcome, and I would also love to see photos from other countries, and I know I have North American, European & Asian readers.

Happy watching!