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The humble house sparrow
Tom Hibbert, birdwatcher and content officer for The Wildlife Trusts, takes a closer look at one of the UK’s most familiar birds.
The brilliance of beetles
Steve Garland, chair of Lancashire Wildlife Trust and beetle expert, explores the world of these incredible, armoured insects.
Earliest eggs ever for Derby’s Famous Peregrines
Today we discovered that the Derby Cathedral Peregrines have laid two eggs – the earliest eggs yet! Kaite Helps explains.
Peat burning – Your questions answered. (Hopefully)
There are so many hot topics (!) when it comes to the environment and our natural world that it is easy to get your head in a spin.…
Celebrating wetlands – where land meets water
We may be a ‘wet’ nation, but wetlands – wildlife-rich, carbon-capturing oases – are in shorter supply than you might think. Wetlands…
Building a Boardwalk at The Avenue Washlands
Working for Nature Trainee Kayleigh Wright tells us all about her experiences on the project and the work she has been getting up too…
Do our badgers have a brighter future?
Last week George Eustice, the Environment Secretary, made an announcement to Parliament about the Government’s intentions for badgers as…
Our top 10 wildlife sightings for February
Love is in the air in February! Listen out for birds singing and look out for early spring flowers.... Written by Kate Titford, BBOWT…
Improving homes for water voles
As part of the Green Recovery Challenge Fund project we are helping water voles by improving the habitat for them, read on to find out…
How to identify diving ducks
Identify the ducks down at your local nature reserve with this handy guide!
Celebrating the life of Malcolm Hopton
9th December 2020
Grey seals
Discover the world of these magnificent marine mammals with Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales’ Skomer Island warden, Nathan Wilkie…