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Out Of The Blue
A ‘blue tide’ of otherworldly marine creatures has been found on Guernsey’s beaches following strong winds. The bizarre oval animals are by-the-wind sailors (Velella velella), so-called because of their distinctive ‘sail’ which allows them to catch a
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Grouse Regulations For Raptors
The golden eagle may be an icon of the Scottish Highlands, but conservationists say that for too long these great raptors have been the target of illegal persecution. Now, a new law is set to protect eagles and other threatened birds of prey, such as
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Best Rose Gardens
As home to the National Collection of Pre-1900 Shrub Roses, you’ll find more than 1,000 roses blooming in Mottisfont’s walled garden in early summer. Created by renowned horticulturist Graham Stuart Smith in the 1970s, the collection includes scented

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