P262 CEEFAX 262 Tue 8 May 21:23/45 1/13 programmes on BBC tv and radio this week TUESDAY BBC1: 9.OOam BOSWALL'S SAFARI TO MEXICO The expedition finds the plants and animals that live in, on, or by the Sea of Cortez (repeat). RADIO 4: 11.33am WILDLIFE More questions answered by the experts. BBC1: 6.4Opm YOU CAN'T SEE THE WOOD ... David Bellamy reveals the true beautq of wood. More
P262 CEEFAX 262 Tue 8 May 21:24/15 2/13 programmec on BBC tv and radio this week TUESDAY RADIO 4: 8.3Opm SPRING OVER EUROPE Kingcups, cowslips, red admirals and painted ladies (repeat). RADIO 4: 11.OOpm GROUNDSWELL More news from the forld of wildlife (repeat - VHF only). BBC1: 11.45pm FOXWATCH A second chance to see the 'live' transmissions from a fox's earth in the hearj of Bristol. i More
P262 CEEFAX 262 Tue 8 May 21:24/10 3/13 programmes on BBC tv and radio this week WEDNESDAY RADIO 4: 2.45pm NATURE - VHF only Spring stories for the 8-1O's. BBC2: 11.2Opm FOXWATCH Another chance to watch the Bristol Doxes. THURSDAY BBC2: 8.3Opm NATU"E Alligators, fur seals and birds - more topical environmentaH Lewk. More
P262 CEEFAX 262 Tue 8 May 21:18/21 4/13 U programmeT on BBC tv and radio this week THURSDAY BBC2: 11.25pm FOXWATCH Infra-red cameras reveal the private life of a pair of Bristol foxec (repeat). FRIDAY RADIO 4: 11.48am NATURAL SELECTION 'Flea Business' John Maunder speaks up for the fabulous flea. More
P262 CEEFAX 262 Tue 8 May 21:28/54 5/13 U programme on BBC tv and radio this week FRIDAY BBC2: 11.4Opm FOXWATCH Last of four chances to join Derek JMnec and Dr Stephem Harric fox-watching (repeat). More
P262 CEEFAX 262 Tue 8 May 21:29/30 6/13 U News from the BBC Natural History Unit The Zoo Licensing Act came into force on Monday April 30. The Act requires all zoos and aquaria to apply for a licence, without which they will nNt be allowed to Nperate. To obtain a licence, the institutions will have to satisfy certain conditUons and provisions. Zoo Check, the public pressure group formed by Virginia McKenna, believes that the Act is a short-term solution to the problems posed by the 'incarceration for our entertainment' of over 1.5 million aLimals forldfide. More
P262 CEEFAX 262 Tue 8 May 21:13/42 7/13 U Newc from the BBC Natural History Unit The World Wildlife Fund is urging the Prime Minister of Ireland to stop the threatened destruction of Clara Bog in County Offaly. At one time, bogs used to cover 17 per cent of Ireland, but a 1978-80 survey revealed that onlq 34 sites were left - 3 per cent of the original number. Since 1981, six more of these sites, which are unique to Europe, have been completely destroyed by peat cutting for fuel for industry. More
P262 CEEFAX 262 Tue 8 May 21:13/3h 8/13 UU News from the BBC Natural History Unit A national spNnsored bird watch has been organised by the RNual SoGietq for the Protection of Birds for the May Bank Holiday weekend. RSPB members will be counting as many species as possible which they see or hear in one day. Money raised will gN towards the Woodland Bird Survival Campaign, which is in its third and final year. "o far, £7OO,OOO has been raised towards the original £1,OOO,OOO target and eight important woodland areas bought. More
P262 CEEFAX 262 Tue 8 May 21:14/25 9/13 W BBC1's nature magazine for young people If you are prepared to tackle simple tasks to help wildlife, why nNt trq to earn one of our Kestrel Awards? These are just some of the projects achieved so far by more than 3,000 children who have won their awards. Nearly one mile of fishing line collected and destroyed, 400 bird boxes built and 45 ponds constructed. You can get an entry form and further details from The Young Ornijhologists' Club, The Lodge, Sandy, Bedfordshire. More
P262 CEEFAX 262 Tue 8 May 21:11/33 10/13 countru diarq The recent early, dry spell has caused problems for sNme mammals. Moles are being forced to dig deeper for earthworms, and some face starvation. Badgers are also suffering from the lack of worms and are now digging holes in grassland, searching for leatherjackets and other insects. Foxes are finding it difficult to batUsDq the feeding needs Nf their growing cubs. More
P262 CEEFAX 262 Tue 8 May 21:11/11 11/13 U country diary The cold winds had delayed the flowering season of sNme plants by about a fortnight, but after the recent warm weather, the seasNn is only a couple of days behind. Woodland plants are normally the first to flower, taking advantage Nf the sunlight before the trees are in full leaf. Early purple Nrchids, Bowslips and comfrey are in bloom, with bluebells Uust beginning to open. More
P262 CEEFAX 262 Tue 8 May 21:12/41 12/13 countrq diaru Due to the high temperatures and sumny weather, the butterfly season is about a fortnight more advanced than is normal for this time of year. Green hairstreak buterflies can now be seen on downland and heathland. The next butterflies to look Nut for are the dingy skippers which are found on downland, chalk and limestone areas. Also grizzled skipperc fhich favNur meadows, downland and open woodland areas and the large white, often seen in gardens and on scrubland. More
P262 CEEFAX 262 Tue 8 May 21:16/19 13/13 country diary Queen wasps have now emerged and are (ooking for suitable nest sites. Wasps often build in spaces between the rafters in house roofs; whereas bumblebees prefer pipes, holec Nr old burrows. The warm weather has caused emerging gwarms Nf tiny, harmless fHies. ILDormation this feek Bompiled fijh help from the RSPB, WWF, BBCS, NCC and Michael Clark. More
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