My name’s Claire, I’m Head Keeper at this illustrated wildlife park.

Come behind the scenes in my park diaries and I’ll tell you everything I’ve been up to!

Big Garden BirdWatch

31st January 2016 in Garden Birds by claire

So as I’m sure you all know, this weekend was the RSPB’s Big Garden BirdWatch. I’ve had my seed mix topped up…

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Garden Birds Spotter Jotter Guide

30th January 2016 in Garden Birds by claire

So this is the end of my first monthly blog post theme – its been a bit rushed as I only started…

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10 things… to help your garden birds

28th January 2016 in _10 things..., Garden Birds by claire

Want to help out your garden birds but don’t know where to start? Or want to encourage more birds to come hang…

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Garden birds: goldfinch, collared dove + chaffinch

27th January 2016 in Garden Birds by claire

Here is the final bunch of the UK’s top 10 garden birds for you to meet! Goldfinch: green status Another small bird…

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Garden birds: starling, woodpigeon, robin + great tit

24th January 2016 in Garden Birds by claire

Welcome to my second blog post introducing you to the 10 most popular UK garden birds! The first post was on the…

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Beetle Cherry (aka Claire)

@BeetleCherry

And just like that, a whole year has passed and my little bee is almost one! Quite the year 2019 - more chaos and less sleep than I ever imagined possible but utterly brilliant and life changing. I’m working on figuring out what’s in store for us this ye… ift.tt/2sZgZuL pic.twitter.com/EbqjGfoBfV

12:28 pm · 8th January 2020

Beetle Cherry (aka Claire)

@BeetleCherry

@anna_allum Where is it being painted? Can’t wait to see it!

9:44 am · 9th May 2019

Beetle Cherry (aka Claire)

@BeetleCherry

Ooh white tailed sea eagles on the Isle of White - yes please! independent.co.uk/news/long_r…

10:56 am · 24th January 2019

Beetle Cherry (aka Claire)

@BeetleCherry

My shop is now officially shut for a while, and I've donated the money you've helped me raise for the amazing work done by @durrell_jerseyzoo - a total of £90, amazing!! Every single purchase you've made will now play its small part in hands-on conservat… bit.ly/2Wci5x0 pic.twitter.com/Mjmgu6kXM6

7:34 pm · 23rd January 2019

Beetle Cherry (aka Claire)

@BeetleCherry

@laurajhambleton Haha! 😂 Thanks xx

11:48 am · 18th January 2019