Welcome to the Latest Wildlife Worldwide eNews
August 2007
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Birds of a FeatherEgleton Nature Reserve at Rutland Water was the location once again for the annual Bird Fair from 17th - 19th August. Wildlife Worldwide joined forces with Walks Worldwide, alongside the 300 exhibitors, to offer interested birding, wildlife and walking enthusiasts the chance to chat about future trips and the latest exciting places to visit. Unfortunately the site did succumb to a deluge on the Sunday afternoon, but this did not dampen spirits on a very worthwhile and fun time. |
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Clawing back from the edge of ExtinctionThankfully, many of the rarest British birds have recently shown to have increased in numbers by between 50% and 70% due to some Europe-wide conservation measures. Such measures have included outlawing egg poaching, trapping and hunting and well as safeguarding certain habitats - known as SPAs (Special Protection Areas). Mel Kinder recently spent a week in Norfolk, where she witnessed how this area has benefited from EU funding to help certain breeds return. |
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Stamp of ApprovalThe Royal Mail, in conjunction with the RSPB, are launching a set of stamps on the 4th September to highlight how many of these UK endangered species of birds are gradually increasing in numbers after years of serious decline. Wildlife Worldwide have 20 packs of First Day covers and Presentation packs of these collectable stamps to give away to the first 20 holiday bookings made after the 4th September. |
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Guyana - Birding Beyond BeliefGuyana is a virtually untapped paradise for bird lovers and doesn't fair too badly in terms of mammal and reptile species either; possible sightings could include Jaguar, Giant River Otter, Giant Anteater, Black Caiman, Red Howler Monkey and much more! The country can boast an impressive 800 plus species of birds - with many more that remain yet to be identified. As 90 percent of the country's English-speaking inhabitants live along the coastline, the interior is largely left to the devices of the wildlife. Why not venture into this rich, tropical kaleidoscope? |
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Sweet Nectar of Trinidad and TobagoIf your spirits are crushed by the relentless murky rain clouds of this years' British summer, then why not consider escaping to the bright, sunny and lively Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago? On both islands you will be able to enjoy watching a vast array of birds, including the islands national bird, the Scarlet Ibis. You will receive a very friendly welcome from the local people who encourage relaxation in the true Caribbean style! If feeling slightly more active, you may like to hike along many of the islands rain forest hiking trails. Birds are certainly numerous, but you can also expect to see mammals including Opossum and potentially Ocelot. |
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Scotts in the AntarcticBBC presenter Jonathan Scott and his photographer wife Angie departed in November 2006 on a trip with Wildlife Worldwide to South Georgia and Antarctica. Jonathan, who has presented many of the BBC's top wildlife documentaries, including Big Cat Diary and Big Bear Week, is already familiar with the lower regions of the Southern Hemisphere, having travelled with Angie to Antarctica over 12 times previously. Find out what the Scott's thought of their latest visit to the land of the penguins. |
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The Shackleton Centenary ExpeditionOn the 28th October 2008, a team of men, descendants of Sir Ernest Shackleton's band of Antarctic explorers, will set out 100 years after their ancestors, in order to retread these historical steps and attempt to reach the South Pole on foot. In completing this expedition the team hope to honour the original expedition members and celebrate their pioneering spirit. They will also be establishing a new charitable trust called The Shackleton Foundation, which will help to offer support towards other pioneering ideas in the form of 'the bold', 'the innovative' and 'the useful'. No, Wildlife Worldwide is not offering places on this historic expedition! Instead, we wish all success to the team members in their training and expedition. |
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Chris Bakkes - Evening at the BarnPlease join us on Monday 8th October when author and guide Chris Bakkes, from Wilderness Safaris, will be at our Hampshire barn office to talk about his work as safari leader and conservationalist. Chris's talk will include a geographical overview of Namibia, the formation of the Namib Desert and the cause of the country's extreme aridity. Chris will be highlighting the reasons why Namibia is such an attractive destination at the moment with its wide open spaces, landscapes, unspoilt desert environment, the wildlife and cultures. We will also be joined by the Metropolitan Police Wildlife Crime Unit who will be displaying a selection of banned seized animal products and discussing their important work. |
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'Barn Swallow v Goliath'Barn Swallows to determine flight schedules at new Airport in South Africa.... Flight schedules will even have to be planned around the flight times of the swallows.... |