Mixed picture for songbird breeding

DATA from bird ringers suggests that not all birds benefited from last spring’s mild weather and lack of human disturbance during the lockdown. Figures from the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) reveal how 24 species of songbird fared, with some suffering from a mismatch between breeding and food availability. Lee Barber, the BTO’s demographic surveys…

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12 Wines of Christmas: New York

Peter Ranscombe explains why New York is featuring in his new year’s resolutions in the latest article in his “12 Wines of Christmas” series. I AM notorious for failing to keep new year’s resolutions. But one promise I’ve made to myself for the year ahead with which I’m determined to stick is to learn more…

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12 Wines of Christmas: Chile

Day nine of his “12 Wines of Christmas” series sees Peter Ranscombe taking a look at carmenere from Chile. DIVING into a tin of Christmas chocolates can be a bit like a playing lucky dip at the showies – you’re never quite sure what you’re going to get. Back in 1994, Chilean farmers were faced…

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12 Wines of Christmas: Spain

Day eight of his “12 Wines of Christmas” series sees Peter Ranscombe exploring Spanish food and wine pairings. THINK Spain, think sunshine. Long lazy days spent soaking up rays on the beach, simmering summer evenings spent devouring plates of tapas, and cringe worthy late nights spent crooning to questionable karioke in “Irish” pubs. Yet master…

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New Year’s Day art ideas

NEW Year’s Day is the ideal time to start thinking about the exciting art exhibitions taking place online or perhaps in galleries in the weeks ahead – and we’ve got some great suggestions to whet your appetite. If you haven’t caught Pete McKee’s new style yet then check out his online exhibition, which ends today…

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Online video ideas for New Year’s Day

LOOKING for something to watch to brighten up your New Year’s Day? Then we’ve got some exciting suggestions. If you have missed going to a theatre to see a pantomime this winter then check out the King’s Theatre in Edinburgh’s production of Panto Presents….. Where Has Panto Gone? at https://vimeo.com/486885836/c28b0ce4cf You can also find out…

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