Sophia McDonald, a wildlife tour guide in Scotland, took an Ornithology course with us over the last few months and recently completed the course with flying colours! She tells us a little bit about her course experience and what she has gained from the qualificaiton. To me birds are endlessly fascinating and I wanted to
Of all British birds, the robin is probably the most loved. With its distinctive plumage this small, plump bird is easily recognizable by everyone from children to adults. And if you’ve been listening to the radio at all this month, you’ve probably heard more than enough of how the “red, red robin is bob, bob
As everybody knows Father Christmas, otherwise known as Santa Claus lives at the North Pole. This is unless you are Norwegian in which case he lives in Drøbak. Or Danish, in which case the jolly chap is a resident of Greenland. Or Finnish, in which case you just know that beyond reasonable doubt, Santa lives
Birdwatching is an ever popular past-time that more and more people are turning to nowadays, combining a love of nature with a healthy outdoor activity. Most countries boast vast and vibrant populations of birds and avians to delight the hobbyist in any season. From pidgeons to puffins, there's always something out there worth seeing, whether
Ornithology, the study of Birds Ornithology is a branch of zoology that concerns the study of birds. Etymologically, the word "ornithology" derives from the ancient Greek ὄρνις ornis ("bird") and λÏŒγος logos ("rationale" or "explanation"). Several aspects of ornithology differ from related disciplines, due partly to the high visibility and the aesthetic appeal of birds.
Education opens doors to success windows of opportunity and in at least one case, gates to new possibilities. Such is the case with ADL success story Annabella Baker. Originally from Italy, but now living in the UK, Annabella faced a tragedy all too familiar to many when she lost her airline job during the Covid
Gardens are hard work.  Behind every immaculate lawn and carefully tended flowerbed is a never-ending struggle between nature and gardener. Of course simply leaving the garden to its own devices isn’t really an option; Untended, plants will grow freely for the whole of spring and summer and even into autumn. Worse yet, an uncared for
Some stories of educational achievement soar into the heavens. Of individuals who through hard work and toil overcame the challenges in their life to achieve. Certainly, at ADL we’ve seen and helped many individuals achieve their dreams through completing a course which helped them get a place at university or begin a new career. This,
If you’ve been in the UK over the past weekend you might have noticed you had a day off on Monday (or looked on enviously as other people had a day off). The coronation of a new monarch in Charles the Third means a new era. One that the Monarch is especially keen does not
If you’re looking for a side business or career that combines a love for fitness and a mentoring role. personal training might be for you Personal training is at it’s heart all about being able to help people live healthier, happier lives. By combining physical exercise with essential lifestyle changes like diet they help their
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