My experiment
Simon has been restoring Wild Meadows for three years. By planting trees, digging a lake and sowing meadows, he is showing how quickly wildlife like otters, badgers and tawny owls can return, and…
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Simon has been restoring Wild Meadows for three years. By planting trees, digging a lake and sowing meadows, he is showing how quickly wildlife like otters, badgers and tawny owls can return, and…
The large, plump woodpigeon is a familiar sight in our gardens and parks, but can also be found on farmland and in woodlands almost everywhere. You may hear its cooing call before you see the bird…
Our local soundscapes wouldn’t be complete without the haunting hoots (and other sounds) of our resident owls – but how well do you know these recognisable raptors?
Albie has had a love of nature from a young age. He first started getting out in nature as a Scout. He became a Scout leader and outward bound instructor, mostly working as a volunteer youth…
A handsome gamebird, the pheasant is an introduced species that has settled here with little problem. It can be spotted in its farmland and woodland habitats, although you'll probably hear…
Carol loves watching the rituals of the birds at Rutland Water, especially at the feeding station that she helps to maintain as a volunteer. She loves to lose herself in her own personal episode…
Fruit tree pruning may be considered by some to be an art form... Education and community officer Iwan Edwards tells you how.
By writing to your MP or meeting them in person, you can help them to understand more about a local nature issue you care passionately about.
These moths can be seen flying on sunny days, but you're more likely to spot the fuzzy caterpillars crawling over paths.