BIRDS

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Birds play an essential role in the functioning of the world's 'ecosystem.'

Birds control Pests

A recent study has shown that birds eat 400-500 million tons of insects a year.

Birds Pollinate Plants

Their roles as pollinators benefits us directly as around 5% of the plants we use for food or medicine.

Birds keep coral reefs alive. 

Seabirds especially play a key role in cycling nutrients and helping to fertilise 'marine' ecosystems such as coral reefs. Seabirds travel hundreds of kilometres to feed out in the ocean --- and when they return, they deposit layers of highly pungent guano (droppings) at their colonies. This guano leeches into the ocean and fertilise nearby communities such as coral reefs.

Birds Inspire Science

From the technology of flight, to the invention of zippers modelled on the barbules of feathers, we have drawn inspiration from birds for centuries.

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The Rose

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Roses are best known as ornamental plants grown fro their flowers in the garden and sometimes indoors.

The Rose is on of the best known and most favourite of plants in the world.

 There are 100 different species of Roses.

The Red Rose is a symbol of love

The Yellow Rose = of friendship

The Orange Rose = enthusiasm

The White Rose = purity

The Pink Rose = joy

Wild Roses have 5 petals and 5 sepals.

Roses are Important to us as humans. They are a source of important essential oil and is used in aroma therapy for perfumes and as a skincare product.

They are also very beautiful in appearance and aroma

Like most flowers, Roses can lift the spirits, giving colour and a beautiful aroma, and this helps to keep us happy.

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FLOWERS

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Flowers are of Great Importance in Nature.

Flowers can feed insects, birds, animal and humans; they can also provide natural medicines for humans and some animals; and aid in a plant's reproduction by enticing outside pollinators.

Without flowers, plants would merely be green and the world would be a duller place.

Flowers help us to feel importance, for example, a wildflower triggers all the happy brain chemicals at once.

There are about 4 million species of flowers in the world and they are found in many different regions of the world.

There are many different types which are suitable according to the environment.

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The Waterfall

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A "Waterfall" is a river or other body of water's steep fall over a rocky ledge into a plunge pool below.

Waterfalls are also called "Cascades".

The process of erosion, the wearing away of earth, plays an important part in the foundation of Waterfalls.

Victoria Falls is the largest waterfall in the world. It is roughly twice the height of North America's Niagara Falls.

Waterfalls are "Unique" nature sights. Segmented --- the watercourse is segmented into several district steam beds, each of them forming their own waterfalls.Cascades are waterfalls where the water descends along a sloped surface with irregular shape.

To Burble is to move with a rippling flow, the way water bubbles down the side of a small garden waterfall. A stream bubbles as it travels along its bed, bubbling over rocks and branches.

Waterfalls provide soothing sights and sounds that help you relax and de-stress in today's busy world. Lower you blood pressure and improve your physical and mental health as you prop your feet up and enjoy the therapeutic effects of Mother Nature.

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CRYSTALS

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Crystals are beautiful stones which come from the Earth.

As well as making the land and sea look beautiful, crystals can also be used in healing.

There are several different types of crystals :

clear quartz / rose quartz / jasper / obsidian / citrine / turquoise / tiger's eye / amethyst --- plus many more.

The word "Crystal" comes from the Ancient Greek word (Krustallos), meaning both "Ice" and "Rock Crystals", from (Kruos) "Icy Cold Frost."

Examples of large crystals include snowflakes, diamonds and table salt. 

Clear Quartz is known as the "Master Healer."

Ruby is said to be the most powerful because of its high energy.

Amethyst is a very powerful stone for master healers and meditators.

Malachite creates powerful healing energy.

Aventurine is called the "Warrior's Stone."

Citrine eliminates negative energy.

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The Rainbow

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The Rainbow is a symbol of good luck.

The 7 colours of the Rainbow are:

red / orange / yellow / green / blue / indigo / violet.

Rainbows are caused by reflection, refraction and dispertion of light in water droplets resulting in a spectrum of light appearing in the sky. It takes the form of a multicoloured circular arc. Rainbows caused by sunlight always appear in the section of sky directly opposite the sun.

Rainbows can be fully circles. We normally see only see an arc formed by illuminated droplets above the ground, and centred on a line from the sun to the observer's eye.

Rainbows can be caused by many forms of airborne water. These include not only rain, but also mist, spray and airborne dew.

The Rainbow effect is also commonly seen near waterfalls or fountains.

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THE BUTTERFLY

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In the UK, there are about 60 species of Butterflies.

These are the most obvious and beautiful and colourful insects to visit our gardens.

Butterflies have 4 different life stages.

METAMORPHOSIS.

1) egg 2) caterpillar 3) chrysalis 4) Butterfly

Butterflies need warmth to be active and fly. They need to drink nectar for energy.

PEACOCK BUTTERFLY = markings are big, blue 'eyes' just like a peacock's tail feathers. It can be seen feeding on flowers all year round during warm spells, and overwinters as an adult.

LARGE WHITE BUTTERFLY = has brilliant white wings, tipped with black.

GREEN HAIRSTREAK BUTTERFLY = is the UK's only green butterfly. Look out for the vibrant, metallic sheen of the undersides of its wings on grassland and moorland, and along woodland rides.

ORANGE-TIP BUTTERFLY = this distinctive butterfly is on the wing from April to July.

JUST 4 OF THE BEAUTIFUL SPECIES.

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