Spoonbill
Once absent from our shores, the rare spoonbill has returned to breed in Britain once again. Pack your binoculars and see this handsome bird sweeping its bizarre beak back and forth in the shallows in search of a meal.
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European spoonbill
The distinctive sight of a spoonbill is becoming increasingly common in the east and southwest of England, with colonies of breeding birds now established.
Species recovery projects
The Wildlife Trusts are working to help species pushed close to extinction and to reintroduce missing keystone species.
Adopt an animal
Help protect UK wildlife by sponsoring an animal, tree, or habitat. Sponsorship can be the perfect gift for nature lovers, adults and children alike, especially with our special adoption gift packages. Great for Christmas presents and birthday presents!
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.
Identify animal skulls
How to identify an animal skull! Found a bird skull or mammal bone in the UK? Take a look at our ID guide to work out what your animal bones might be.
Adopt a grazing animal
Searching for an original gift for a nature lover? Adopt a grazing animal with the Wildlife Trusts to help fund conservation efforts. Perfect for adults and children! Sponsor a flock of sheep, konik pony, highland cow, shetland sheep, Dartmoor pony or a goat.
Forgotten species
We’re shining a spotlight on some species that are often overlooked.
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,…
Willow Sculpture with Jo Sadler - Owls and Herons
This link will open on the Dorset Wildlife Trust website.
Join willow sculptor Jo Sadler and learn an adaptable new skill and create a willow sculpture to adorn your home this spring.
Little egret
The elegant little egret was once a rare visitor to our shores, but can now regularly be spotted around the coastline of England and Wales. Look out for its beautiful neck plumes that herald the…
Cattle egret
This small, white heron is an increasingly common sight in parts of the UK as it spreads north from continental Europe.