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.
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Species recovery projects
The Wildlife Trusts are working to help species pushed close to extinction and to reintroduce missing keystone species.
Forgotten species
We’re shining a spotlight on some species that are often overlooked.
Species Recovery Appeal
Yorkshire is incredible. The Dales and Moors to coastal cliffs support over 3,000 different plants, birds and animals. However, our 'State of Yorkshire’s Nature' report exposes the…
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
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…
Key protections for at risk species lost
More than 30 conservation NGOs issue an open letter to oppose a review of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, which could undermine decades of work to restore and protect threatened species
Interested in species monitoring and recording?
This link will open on the Somerset Wildlife Trust website.
Why not get in touch with one of Somerset's specialist groups?
Sussex Species Recovery Fund
Our Species Recovery Fund will strengthen our work restoring vital habitats for endangered species
Wildlife laws under threat: protected species
With a second reading of the Retained EU Laws Bill expected tomorrow, we’ve been sharing a series of blogs about the laws and regulations designed to protect nature that are under threat. Today,…
BES1: Species and Habitats (including habitat classification) with Brian Eversham
This link will open on the WildlifeBCN website.
An introduction to basic ecology of species and populations
Three species, one WILD comeback
We're on a mission to bring back three amazing insect species to their historic home in Greater Manchester's peatlands.
Lancashire Wildlife Trust
Birdwatching walk at Hen Reedbeds
This link will open on the Suffolk Wildlife Trust website.
Join Blyth Valley Wildlife Group for this fascinating birdwatching tour of the beautiful Hen Reedbeds Nature Reserve.