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Harvest mouse © Mike Read

The secret life of harvest mice

Rodents are a key component of many healthy ecosystems, such as grasslands and woodlands. They provide food for lots of species from birds of prey to larger mammals. Rodents often produce lots of…

glow worm

Searching for glow worms

In early July I was invited by Stephen of Sustainable Silchester to come on a glow-worm walk on Silchester Common.

Kestrel on dead wood

Birds of prey

Identifying five of our iconic birds of prey

Sue Reid © Tony Reid

Tales from the Riverbank: Sue and Tony

Sometimes a change of scenery can make a world of difference. Sue and Tony share their amazing journey towards a wilder life along a local chalk stream.

Dolphin © Chris Gomersall/2020VISION

Summer Solent Dolphins

Marine Champion Rowena Cowton tells us more about the Solent's visiting cetaceans and shares some great tips on how to identify them.

Dartford warbler male Copyright Mike Read

Summer heaths

This week is National Heath Week, celebrating this fascinating habitat and the wildlife that calls them home. In summer there are so many of wildlife delights to look and listen for, we cover a…

Cheriton Primary School planting wildflowers by the Cheriton Stream © Simon Newman

Wildflower Planting at Cheriton

The Cheriton Stream runs through the heart of the village that shares its name. With support from Watercress and Winterbournes, its residents are enhancing the habitat with wildflowers.

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