Hen harrier
The hen harrier has been severely persecuted for taking game species and has suffered massive declines in numbers as a result. Thankfully, conservation projects are underway to reduce conflict…
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Response to hen harrier brood management proposals
Hen harriers are one of the rarest breeding birds in England. The Wildlife Trusts cannot support the recent decision by Natural England to licence what is called “brood management” of hen harriers…
Marsh harrier
The courtship of the marsh harrier is certainly a sight to behold - wheeling and tumbling through the sky, male and female partners lock talons in mid-air. Look out for this rare bird over…
Where to see hen harriers
Although the hen harrier is on the brink of extinction in England, there are still strong populations in Wales and Scotland, and on the Isle of man. Find the best Wildlife Trusts sites to visit for your best chance of seeing the impressive displays of the grey male.
Dormice Conservation and their Return to Leicestershire
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Learn about the wonderful reintroduction of dormice and their long awaited return to Leicestershire.
Return of the hedgehogs
We all love hedgehogs, but climate change, habitat loss and pollution are all big threats to the species, and unless we act, hedgehogs could eventually go extinct. To draw attention to this prickly fact, we’ve teamed up with local people to place 50 hedgehog sculptures around Epsom and Ewell. We want to help people imagine a world where hedgehogs have bounced back to their former glory!
The return of pine marten to the southwest
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Join Devon Wildlife Trust Field Officer Ali North to learn about the Two Moors pine marten project and the recovery of pine martens in the southwest.
The return of pine marten to the southwest
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Join Devon Wildlife Trust Field Officer Ali North to learn about the Two Moors Pine Marten project.
Rushcliffe Wildlife Watch: Ratty's Return
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The Wind in the Willows - brought back to life by Gary Cregg of Notts WT. Discover how water voles are returning to Nottinghamshire.
Lunch and Learn at Chesil: The return of beavers in Dorset
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Come along to the Wild Chesil Centre to hear about the return of beavers in Dorset by Dorset Wildlife Trust's Rivers Conservation Officer, Steve Oliver, followed by a delicious hot soup lunch…
Fat hen
Fat hen is a persistent 'weed' of fields and gardens, verges and hedgerows. But, like many of our weed species, it is a good food source for birds and insects.
A new chapter for Cornwall’s wild rivers: beavers return
In a landmark moment for nature recovery, Cornwall Wildlife Trust has reintroduced beavers to the wild for the first time. Cheryl Marriott, Director of Nature and People, shares how the project…