Tag: biodiversity
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Goodbye, Blackberry Way
Here at The National Archives we’re really lucky to have beautiful grounds and it’s great to get outside at lunchtime to see what’s happening... read more
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It crawled from the south…
They are one of Britain’s largest beetles – stag beetles can look alarming but they are harmless. The males’ massive mandibles look like antlers,... read more
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New arrivals
Once again a pair of adult mute swans have been nesting near the lower pond in our grounds here at Kew. Derek, our groundsman, protected the nest with fencing... read more
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Swan Song
The cygnets have now reached the time to depart from their parents. Though they are not quite there yet, it will not be long. Over the last few weeks we have w... read more
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A diverse Green Day
Since 2009, The National Archives has held an annual Green Week for staff – each day of the week had a different theme, from Biodiversity to Waste Dispos... read more
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Swift visits to The National Archives
Have you ever wondered what it might be like to fly? I know I have. Imagine being on the wing from birth and remaining there for the next three years or so. Wel... read more
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Green Day at The National Archives
Tomorrow, Wednesday 12 September, is Green Day at The National Archives! We will be celebrating our environment between 10:00 and 14:00 and learning how we can... read more
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Hedgehog Street and Linked Open Data
The best way to explain the title of this blog is to begin by quoting directly from the Hedgehog Street website: “Through Hedgehog Street, we are asking p... read more
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Very fine swans indeed
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Swanning around…
So who is swanning around, while the rest of us go about our business? During each year we have lots of feathered visitors come and go, but for a long time we... read more