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A Good Morning for Little Terns

Walk the shingle of Blakeney Point in late July, and you'll discover one of Britain's finest breeding seabird spectacles. Learn how careful conservation, dedicated wardens and habitat management have helped Little Terns and other coastal wildlife thrive along the North Norfolk coast. Discover how RSPB Lakenheath Fen was transformed from intensively drained farmland into one of Britain's finest reedbed reserves. Explore the engineering behind wetland restoration, the recovery of the Eurasian Bittern, and practical fieldcraft for your visit.

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Beyond the Bug Hotel: Do Bug Hotels Really Work?

Do bug hotels really help wildlife? While they can provide valuable nesting sites for solitary bees, research suggests they benefit far fewer species than many people assume. Discover what the evidence says, why natural habitats support far greater biodiversity, and how birders can create gardens that truly benefit insects and the birds that depend on them.

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