5 things you will have spotted on the beach
Do you know what a mermaid's purse is? Or what cuttlefish bone or whelk eggs look like? Here are 5 things you will have spotted on the beach.
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Things that go churr in the dark
Birdwatcher Tom Hibbert explores the enigmatic world of the nightjar.
Things you can do about climate change
There are simple and easy things that we can all do to reduce our carbon footprint and make a big difference to the natural world.
Fixing our broken water system – will the outcomes from the Water Commission put things right?
Ali Morse, The Wildlife Trusts' Water Policy Manager, delves into the recent Independent Water Commission report, and what it means for our water system.
Things to do near me
Wildlife Trusts manage over 2,300 nature reserves and organise events and activities all the time. This means there's always something wild happening near you!
Tring Reservoirs
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Originally built to serve the canal system, the reservoirs have become one of the best birdwatching spots in southern England.
Lough Gat e Whing
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This nature reserve attracts a wide range of birds, butterflies, dragonflies and bats despite its small size.
Thorswood
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An unusual reserve with a wide variety of things to see
Thin tellin
Their empty, delicate pink or yellow shells can often be found washed up on beaches, but the animals themselves live buried in the sand all around the coasts of the UK.
HS2: is it worse than you think?
New evidence shows HS2 will damage more nature than is permitted, and planned repair work will be inadequate. The Government must act.
Beavers in Wales, what do YOU think?
Alicia Leow-Dyke is the Welsh beaver project officer, based at North Wales Wildlife Trust. Here she shares information about a consultation going on that asks residents in Wales to share their…
A national nature map for the UK
Dr Sue Young on one of the most important things we can do to improve things for wildlife – create a national nature map to guide land use to meet everyone’s needs and find more space for wildlife…