Bird Feeder Prize Draw — Bramble Garden

Just a quick reminder to please leave a comment on my post here * to be included in this week’s prize draw for a bird feeder kindly donated by CJ Wildlife. It’s a lovely little feeder which looks good, and keeps the bird food dry. It come with 1kg of insect suet food, and normally […] …

Three face jail in Netherlands for links to horse meat scandal — Straight from the Horse’s Heart

By Joe Whitworth as published on Food Safety News Three people are facing jail in the Netherlands for their roles in the horse meat scandal of 2013 The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) imposed fines up to €150,000 ($172,000) against three companies and their executives for meat fraud. OM set a fine of €150,000 ($172,000) […] …

International Bird Rescue: Our Work and Research, with Julie Skoglund – Evening Meeting Reminder: Tuesday, February 5, 7:30 p.m. — SANTA MONICA BAY AUDUBON SOCIETY BLOG

Ever wonder who cleans all those pelicans, boobies, gulls, terns and other seabirds when they get stuck in some giant oil slick? International Bird Rescue. Ever wonder how they do it, or if there is some way you can help? This presentation by International Bird Rescue explains their work to help care for injured, orphaned […] …

It’s winter, it’s cold, nuff said!

It's been a cold few days in Central Ontario, but that's winter, and I wouldn't want it any other way.  The bone-chilling temps and accompanying wind certainly go through a body, bringing tears to the eyes and a quickness to footsteps. Almost everyone on the radio, TV and in the grocery line exclaim to all …

Gray Wolves in California Secure Protection Under the Endangered Species Act — TIME

(LOS ANGELES) — A California judge on Monday upheld protection for gray wolves under the state’s Endangered Species Act, rejecting a legal challenge from ranchers and farmers who fear the predators will threaten their livestock. The judge in San Diego ruled that California was right to list the wolves as endangered in 2014. A lawsuit… via …

Rafael Nadal Is Engaged And Getting Married This Autumn? — Rafael Nadal Fans

Rafael Nadal is reportedly getting ready to tie the knot to Maria Francisca Perello after a 14-year-long relationship! Rafa is engaged to longtime girlfriend, Maria Francisca, reports Hola magazine. In fact, the wedding is only a few months away! The pair plan to get married during the autumn in Mallorca and it has emerged that …