Quail
This tiny gamebird is rarely seen, but its distinctive "wet my lips" call can be heard ringing out over areas of farmland on summer evenings.
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Chwilio
Fireworks anemone
This rare anemone lives up to its name with a spectacular display of long, white tentacles.
My outreach
Elliott has turned his passion for the natural world into study and that study into a career. He now spends his days sharing his wildlife knowledge with people of all ages, from 4-year-old’s…
Hedgehog Walk
Are you and your little ones ready to make a difference for wildlife? This spring, The Wildlife Trusts invites you to join The Hedgehog Walk! From 31st March to 13th April, take on the challenge of walking 3km while fundraising for wildlife along the way. With the support of Aardman and your favorite Timmy Time characters, you’ll not only enjoy the outdoors but also help create a safer world for hedgehogs, badgers, and more. Pre-register today to be the first to hear when sign up opens.
How to create a hedgehog hole
Help hedgehogs get around by making holes and access points in fences and barriers to link up the gardens in your neighbourhood.
Black redstart
A rare breeder in the UK, this sooty-coloured bird is as at home on an industrial site as it is on a rocky cliff face.
Mediterranean gull
Once a rare visitor to the UK, this striking gull is now found nesting here in large colonies.
Marvellous Minibeast Hunt
Are you ready to go bug mad? Will you help Pigog the hedgehog count minibeasts? Whether it's beetles, spiders, or butterflies - we've got lots of tips to get you started!
My flood defence
Bev is grateful to live down the road from Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, a 210ha wetland site which stores excess water from the River Torne during times of high
rainfall. This saved her…
Dingy mocha
This pretty, speckled moth is now a rare sight, found only in a few parts of southern England.
My social network
For our regular volunteers, weekly work parties on our nature reserves are not just about helping to protect local wildlife. They are also a chance to catch up with old friends, meet new ones and…
Become a local planning champion
You can help wildlife and nature recovery by actively participating in the planning system. Rather than only reacting to potentially damaging planning applications, it’s more effective to change the policies that govern planning decisions.