Muddying the waters is bad for people and a disaster for wildlife
Helen Stace, Chief Executive of Herefordshire Wildlife Trust, discusses the recent devastating damage to the River Lugg.
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The new Net Zero Strategy - enlightened, or a nature disaster?
In a week where the foghorn has sounded yet again over continued Government failure to prepare for climate change, we now have the revised Net Zero Strategy, a replacement for an earlier version…
The living dead
Tim Hill, Conservation Manager with Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust, is an enthusiast for dead and rotten wood and the animals that depend on it. Read on and find out why decaying trunks,…
A warning to the UK Government – don’t risk disaster by cutting the joy budget
Ahead of Labour Conference, with rumours swirling about coming deregulation, Ministers are urged to reflect on the “little joys” which are safeguarded by nature protections. Matt Browne, Head of…
Found a dead animal
Whether you hit an animal with your car, you see a dead animal in a public place, or you think you may have found an animal that is the victim of a wildlife crime, knowing what should be reported and to who can be confusing. This page collates some general advice on what to do if you find a dead animal.
Dead in the water
Environmental groups have today welcomed the announcement from Government that effectively puts a stop to plans to build a barrage across the Severn Estuary.
Dead man's fingers
These gruesome sounding creatures are actually a type of coral! They get their name as they branch out into lobes as they grow - making them look like fingers on a hand.
Bird quiz
Find out how good your bird knowledge is!
MWT Bird Group AGM and Bird Migration
This link will open on the Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust website.
Join MWT Bird Group for their AGM followed by a talk on Bird Migration by Simon Boyes
Adopt a bird
Searching for an original gift for a nature lover? Adopt a bird with the Wildlife Trusts to help fund conservation efforts. Perfect for adults and children! You can sponsor a sandwich tern, puffin, peregrine falcon, little ringed plover, song thrush, swift box or rent a nest.
Bird Therapy, by Joe Harkness
Part of our Mental Health Awareness Series. Joe Harkness writes about the therapeutic benefits of birdwatching on his blog and Twitter account: 'Bird Therapy'. He is setting up a venture…
Bird cherry
The bird cherry can be found in wet woodlands and along streams in upland areas, in particular. Its fragrant blossom appears in April and is followed by bitter, black fruits - good for wildlife,…