The village of Northwood is home to a varied collection of birds, animals and plants. The articles in this section explore this rich natural history and provide information on how you can view these creatures.

This section is authored and managed by Debbie Pledge.

Watch my film on YouTube. It is a walk through Medham to the River Medina on Christmas Day 2008. I see buzzards, mute swans and more. Watch in High Quality.

General

Natural History News & Articles
Including 'Bird of the Month'.  

Natural History Forum
All the latest bird sightings are reported here. Plus, add YOUR reports, stories and articles on the natural history of Northwood and the surrounding area.

Bird & Mammal Interactive Map
This map shows where some of the creatures recorded in the Birds and Mammals Lists have been seen.

Puzzles & Quizes

October 2009 Mothsearch Puzzle

April 2007 Birdsearch Puzzle

October 2006 Birdsearch Puzzle

Puzzle Solutions

Summer 2006 Bird & Mammal Quiz
Congratulations to the Neill family of Northwood for winning the Summer 2006 Bird and Mammal Quiz. This link shows all the questions and answers.
Christmas 2006 Bird & Mammal Quiz

Birds

Introduction to Bird Watching
How to Attract Birds to Your Garden
List of Birds seen in Northwood and Medham

Mammals

List of Mammals seen in Northwood and Medham

Butterflies

List of Butterflies seen in Northwood and Medham


Links

IOW Biodiversity Partnership: http://www.wildonwight.co.uk/
IOW Ornithology Group: http://iowbirds.awardspace.com/IWOG.htm
Birding on the IOW (daily sightings with photos): http://iowbirds.awardspace.com/IOW.htm
IOW Natural History and Archaeological Society: http://www.iwnhas.org/
Wight Vogels (local bird news): http://wightvogels.web44.net/news.html
Nature Reserves on the IOW: http://www.iwight.com/living_here/planning/countryside/Nature_Reserves/
Hampshire and IOW Wildlife Trust: http://www.hwt.org.uk/