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This hedgehog was found in a black bin liner (garbage sack) in our garage yesterday morning. We’re not too sure how/when it got in there, though it probably climbed in sometime during the previous couple of days. My wife was alerted by a rustling from inside the bag, which she had thought contained [...]

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Spotted yesterday lunchtime, soaring high over the petrol station at Tesco, West Durrington, a pair of buzzards.
Buzzards have spread quickly over the UK in recent years, and have become increasingly common around urban areas. Nevertheless, this is the first time I’ve seen them so close to work. This pair was causing a minor [...]

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A neighbour found this bird trapped in his garage this evening. He carried it to a nearby tree, where it ate hungrily and quickly regained strength.
This is the first goldcrest I’ve seen in local gardens in 8 years living in this area.
(Photo taken with Casio Exilim EX-Z750, default settings.)

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