|Spend the time||outdoors| The project website provides a list
of all necessary materials and resources at:
http://www.opalexplorenature.org/BiodiversitySurvey. OPAL
Biodiversity Survey |Uncover the diverse range of wildlife in
England| |Discover wildlife in hedges and share observations|
The OPAL Biodiversity Survey needs citizen scientists in England
to help uncover the diverse range of wildlife in hedges. By
contributing, you'll help researchers learn more about the
importance of hedges and how we can improve them. Hedges support
many animals by providing them with food and shelter. Berries
and seeds are food for birds, while holes beneath the hedge are
often home to small mammals. You’ll also discover caterpillars,
shieldbugs and many other invertebrates living among the leaves.
By sharing your observations with the project, reseachers can
instantly rate the condition of your hedge and offer suggestions
on how to improve it. This is one of five OPAL surveys across
England to learn more about the state of