the common buzzard. Often confused with an eagle despite it being considerably smaller, the common buzzard is the most common bird of prey in the UK and thus probably the easiest to spot. What birds of prey are in Scotland? The diurnal Scottish birds of prey are: red kite, honey buzzard, common buzzard, goshawk, sparrowhawk, …
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The statues of Edward Stanley, Viscount Palmerston, Benjamin Disraeli and Sir Robert Peel were added between 1874 and 1883. What are the statues in Parliament Square London? Statues in the garden Sir Winston Churchill. David Lloyd George. Field Marshal Jan Christian Smuts. Viscount Palmerston. Edward Stanley, Earl of Derby. Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield. Sir …
Six years after the monument’s installation, in July 1776, patriots rebelling against what they viewed as a symbol of British oppression tore down George’s likeness. Who pulled down the statue of King George III? Stirred up after hearing the Declaration of Independence read publicly on July 9, 1776, the so-called Sons of Freedom—a mix of …
Offering something they can eat on the spot discourages them from digging up neighbours’ gardens! Leaving out food uneaten by foxes that could attract unwanted visitors like rats. Will foxes keep rats away? Not sure our local rodent population is as excited about their return as I am, however. Urban foxes help control small mammals, …
Resourceful and adaptable, foxes are one of the most common mammals in Scotland. They are widespread across urban and rural areas and usually active at night. The type of fox found in Scotland is the European fox. Where are foxes found in Scotland? Foxes are able to survive in diverse habitats ranging from forests and …
Where do badgers live? Badgers live in setts which are usually found in the countryside in woodlands or the edges of fields. Badgers can still be found in urban areas in woodland parks and green spaces. How do you know if you have a badger? When looking more widely around the farm land, setts, runs …
The Gardaí have the power to arrest a person for breach of the peace in a public place. They may ask someone to lower the noise coming from a dwelling but they do not have the power to enter a dwelling with the intention of simply asking someone to lower the noise. Can you call …
Golden eagles are the classic symbol of wild places. Scotland holds almost all the UK’s population of these magnificent birds, which glide over forest, moorland and mountain on long, powerful wings. How common are golden eagles in Scotland? Scotland is fortunate in having over 400 pairs of golden eagles and many experienced, skilled and enthusiastic …
What time in the morning can builders start work in the UK? From Monday to Friday, the standard hours for which this noisy line of work is deemed acceptable is usually between 8am and 6pm. On Saturdays, this period generally shortens to between 8am and 1pm. What time can construction work start in a residential …
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It may not seem like it, but badgers are very beneficial to the environment in more than one way. So, why do they matter[i]? As badgers go about their habitual practices, they disperse seeds. This helps plants to spread and grow. Is it good to have badgers in your garden? Being large animals, badgers will …
