mammal contacts

General Wildlife Sites - South West, National, Other local sites Identifying with images

Coverage		Specific Topics of Local interest covered by Organisation
Wildlife Cornwall		Spectrum Search A Cornwall Search Engine list for Wildlife in Cornwall
South West Sites		Cornish-links on wildlife directory of Cornish links on wildlife sites and attractions.
		Cornwall Wildlife Trust the major source of local wildlife conservation information on the net
		Vic Simpson does post-mortem analysis on a range of dead bird and mammal species and should be contacted immediately for him to gain the most information from the analysis Phone 01872 560623
		Sennen-Cove Wildlife is a must if you are in the area; birding, sightings, pictures; also includes a forum and other information on the area , with good local links
		Offwell Woodland and Wildlife Trust based in Devon, near Honiton; they have extensive information, not just on woodland - the website also covers freshwater habitats and their restoration, meadows, lowland heath and its restoration as well as surveys, articles, image libraries, movies, sounds,webcams, quizzes, puzzles, mystery pictures and trails.
		English Nature South West. Aim to ensure that environmental objectives are integrated into relevant business objectives in a cost-effective manner Position Statements -where English Nature stands on a range of issues Cornish Killas and Granites and wildlife habitat Bodmin Moor Cornish Local Nature Reserves (LNR's) (Bodmin Beacon, Bude Marshes)
		A Nature Observers Scrapbook - images and diary records which represent the astonishing biodiversity of species stumbled across in thewebmaster's 'home patch' near Horncastle in East Lincolnshire, UK. It has some good images and text, covering a wide range of species groups, nicely presented
(Wales)		First Nature - Windows on Wildlife useful summary information with images, life cycle, habitat etc Fungi, Reptiles, Bats, Mammals, Birds, Fish, Insects, Amphibians, Flowers, Trees
National Coverage		Natural Selection Guide to quality internet resources on the Natural World co-ordinated by The Natural History Museum, London
		Probert Encyclopedia- Nature provides basic information on species from all aspects of nature, arranged alphabetically. If you have a name. you can find useful information, but it is not for browsing!
		BBC Natural History Unit with very useful sections on British Wildlife Virtual habitats explore a range of habitats in depth Field Guides showing the features that help to identify species in the wild Wild Facts of wide range of species
		DEFRA Aim to enhance opportunity in rural areas, improve enjoyment of the countryside and conserve and manage wildlife resources Forestry and Hedgerows Biodiversity Action Plans for species and habitats England Rural Development Program "underpins Government's New Direction for Agriculture by helping farmers and foresters to respond better to consumer requirements and become more competitive, diverse, flexible and environmentally responsible. It also provides help to rural businesses and communities which need to adapt and develop". Runs grants schemes such as - Countryside Stewardship, Organic Farming, Woodland, Energy Crops, Hill Farming, Environmentally sensitive Areas
		Nature Net a voluntary enterprise to provide a good resource for practical nature conservation and countryside management on the Web, mostly in the UK Ask the Ranger a question about the countryside, conservation or nature Conservation Designations - (SSSI, SINC...) find out what they all mean Biodiversity introduction and Directory Trees and Hedgerows -what you can and can't do about changing them! Directory of relevant Nature News and Discussion groups
		English Nature The government agency that "champions the conservation of Wildlife and Geology". Latest News. Archived News, well worth a look at for a specific subject. Publications and maps, including GIS datasets for downloading, Walks and Events, Life in UK Rivers, Local Nature Reserves and much more... Wildlife Programs (eg Biodiversity Action Plans or baps, Botany, Species Recovery etc);
		National Farmers Union Countryside Magazine with practical advice, information, assistance benefits etc. Polls, events, Competitions, Games and Links Rural news, including archived information Countryside Forum - air your views or read others on Rights of Way, Organic farming.. Wildlife Profiles: very good articles on all aspects of UK wildlife. eg Brush with Foxes, Stoats and Weasels, Hedgehog survival, Bats, Otters
		National Trust Nature Conservation. "The National Trust was the first organisation in Britain with a statutory duty to conserve wildlife. With over 100 years' experience of managing land for habitats and species, it is now one of Europe's leading nature conservation organisations". Overviews on Conservation; Reports, Consultations, Conferences, etc Case Studies eg Japanese Knotweed, Bumble Bees Demise? Features eg Properties of Bats, Projects to take part in Rural Surveyors, Barn Owls
		Peoples Trust for Endangered Species Education, scientific research, practical conservation, protecting habitats. Surveys: Stag Beetle, Noble Chafers. The great nut hunt (dormouse), National Hedgehog Survey Kids Page Find out about mammals
		Wildlife Conservation Research Unit Oxford University Original research on aspects of fundamental biology relevant to wildlife conservation and environmental management Mammal Monitoring Whytham Wods, Oxford. Badger Ecology Farming and Wildlife
		Wild About Britain a registered charity that provides education and community resources for British wildlife and the conservation of our natural environment. Our website aims to provide facilities that promote all aspects of wild Britain. Wild News Wild Forums Wild Gallery (UK Landscape and Nature Photography) Wild Pages (Directory)
		Webmesh Directory Selected links to sites of Environmental interest Gardens Trees - wide range of subjects
		Animals of the British Isles CD Rom available for under �15; over 400 of Britain's most commonly seen animals, from foxes and rabbits to slugs and worms. For each animal, the cd-rom provides at least one screen of information, including notes on appearance, habitat, diet, general notes, and in many cases, a distribution map. Links from these screens connect to further information on special features.
		The Countryside Agency. the statutory champion and watchdog working to make: the quality of life better for people in the countryside the quality of the countryside better for everyone See Faq
	* *	First Nature, Windows on Wildlife More than 4000 pictures, identification, behaviour and habitat details of the wildlife, plants and fungi . CD Rom available
		School Net Centre for Ecology and Hydrology; the leading body in the UK for research, survey, and monitoring in terrestrial and freshwater environments. CEH's School Net is the educational section of CEH Web, and is intended to be used as a resource by teachers of primary and GCSE-aged school children
	*	David Element wildlife photos, arranged by groups (Site index) or Common name or Scientific name
Sites for other local areas		Village Wildlife of Ruishton Taunton Wildlife Habitat and Species snapshots of three parishes of Ruishton, Creech St Michael and Thornfalcon provide a cross-section through the Tone valley.
Images of wildlife on the web		Natural History Museum Reference Library search for images of families or species.
Images of wildlife on the web		BNA's QuiclkGuide to easily confusable species Many people get confused over the identity of certain common species. All too often someone will look up at the sky at Swifts wheeling about and say "I see the swallows are back!" The BNA's Quick Guides to Identification of such stumbling blocks should help you recognise the key features of species. It is not meant to be definitive, but to provide a useful introduction to species recognition. It's the BNA's Simple Guide to Easily Confusable Species!