P262 CEEFAX 262 Tue 8 May 21:23/41 1/13 programmjs 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 bz the Sea of Cottez (repeat). RADIO 4: 11.33am WILDLIFE More questions answered bz the experts. BBC1: 6.4Opm YOU CAN'- SEE THE WOOD ... David Bellamy reveals the true beauty of wood. MoreP262 CEEFAX 262 Tue 8 May 21:24/17 2/13 programm s on BBC tv , and radio this week TUESDAY RADIO 4: 8.3Opm SPRING OVER EUROPE Kingcups, cowslips, red admirals and painted ladies (rjpjat). RADIO 4: 11.OOpm GROUNDSWELL More news from the world of wildlife Xrepeat - VHF only*. BBC1: 11.4kpm FOXWATCH A second chance to see the 'live' transmissions from a fox's earth in the heart of Bristol. i MoreP262 CEEFAX 262 Tue 8 May 21:24/31 |$pp0 3/13 O !/! and radio this week WEDNESDAY DIG 4: 2.4 pm NATU E - VHF only Spring stories for the 8-1O's. BBC2: 11.2Opm FOXWATCH Anothjt chance to watch the Bristol foxes. THU SHAY BBC2: 8.3Opm NATURE Alligators, fur seals and birds - more topical environmental news. MoreP262 CJJFAX 262 Tue 8 May 21:05/21 4/13 programmjs on BBC tv and radio this week THURSDAY BBC2: 11.25pm FOXWATCH Infra-red camjtas reveal the private life of a pair of Bristol foxes Xrepjat). FRIDAY RADIO 4: 11.48am NATU5BL SELECTION 'Ilia Business' John Maunder speaks up for the fabulous flea. MoreP262 CEEFAX 262 Tue 8 May 21:28/19 X 5/13 programmer on BBC tv and radio this week FRIDAY BBC2: 11.4Opm FOXWBTCH Last of four chances to join Derek Jones and Dr Stephen Harris fox-watching (repeat). MoreP262 CEJFAX 262 Tue 8 May 21:29/11 W(s:x}8s: 6/13 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 not bj allowed to operate. To obtain a licence, the institutions will have to satisfy certain conditions and provisions. Zoo Check, the public pressure group formed by Virginia McUenna, believes that the Act is a short-term solution to the problems posed bz the 'incarceration for our entertainment' of over 1.5 million animals worldwide. MoreP262 CEEFAX 262 Tue 8 May 21:23/43 W(s:x}8s: 7/13 Natural History Unit The World Wildlife Fund iu urging the Prime Minister of Ireland to stop the threatened destruction of Clara Bog in County Offaly. At one time, bogs used to covet 17 per cent of Ireland, but a 1978-80 survey revealed that only 34 sites were lift - 3 pet cent of the original numbjt. Since 1981, six more of these sites, which are unique to Europe, have been completely destroyed bz peat cutting for fuel for industry. MoreP262 CEEFAX 262 Tue 8 May 21:10/34 8/13 News from the BBC Natural History Unit A national sponsored bird watch has been organisjd bz the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds for the May Bank Holiday weekend. RSPB members will bj counting as many species as possible which they see or hear in one day. Money raised will go towards the Woodland Bird Survival Campaign, which is in its third and final year. So far, £7OO,GOO has been raised towards the original £1,GOO,GOO target and eight important woodland areas bought. MoreP262 CEEFAX 262 Tue 8 May 21:14/27 9/13 O 0 BBC1's nature magazin fo young people If you are prepared to tackle simple tasks to help wildlife, why not try to earn on of our K trel Awards? These are just some of the projects achieved so far bz 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 furthj d tails f om Th Young Ornit ologi ts' Club, The Lodge, Sandy, Bedfordshire. MoreP262 CEEFAX 262 Tue 8 May 21:14/39 10/13 Wpppp0 j-£ OO country diary The recent early, dry spell has caused problems for some mammals. Moles are being forced to dig deepjt for earthworms, and some face starvation. Badgers are also suffering from the lack of worms and are now digging holes in grassland, searching for leathjtjackjts and other insects. Foxes are finding it difficult to satisfy the feeding needs of their growing cubs. MoreP262 CEEFAX 262 Tue 8 May 21:15/11 W p0 11/13 country diary The cold winds had delayed the flowering season of some plants bz about a fortnight, but after the recent warm weather, the season is only a couple of days behind. Woodland plants are normally the first to flower, taking advantage of the sunlight before the trees are in full leaf. Early purple orchids, cowslips and comfrey are in bloom, with bluebells just beginning to open. MoreP262 CEEFAX 262 Tue 8 May 21:12/41 W p0 12/13 W OO country diary Dui to the high temperatures and sunny weather, the butterfly season is about a fortnight more advanced than is normal for this time of year. Green hairstreak buterfliis can now be seen on downland and heathland. The next butterflies to look out for are the dingy skippers which are found on downland, chalk and limestone areas. Also grizzled skippers which favour meadows, downland and open woodland areas and the large white, often seen in gardens and on scrubland. MoteP262 CEEFAX 262 Tue 8 May 21:16/11 13/13 WT country diary Queen wasps have now emerged and are looking for suitable nest sites. Wasps often build in spaces between the rafters in house roofs; whereas bumblebees prefer pipes, holes or old burrows. The warm weathjt has caused emerging swarms of tiny, harmless flies. Information this week compiled with help from the RSPB, WWF, BBCS, NCC and Michael Clark. More