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Sheila Fallone

My Wild Life: Sheila Fallone

Isle of Wight resident Sheila reflects on taking primary school learning outdoors with our Wildbeach project.

Beaver © David Parkyn/ Cornwall Wildlife Trust

A new era for beavers

A quiet wildlife renaissance is happening, spearheaded by an animal that once defined the entire function of our wetlands and waterways. Hunted to extinction for its pelt in the 16th century we…

Moschatel

Woodlands in spring

Celandines, wood anemone, ramsons, violets and bluebells are now all in full bloom in Eaglehead and Bloodstone copse nature reserve, making this morning’s walk to check up on our sheep an absolute…

White tailed sea eagle by Mike Read

Sea eagles on the Isle of Wight

A week after the sea eagle chicks were allowed to fledge the release pens it has been fascinating to follow the reports on how the birds are faring. Amazingly they’ve explored their new…

Winnall Moors Nature Reserve © Deryn Hawkins

A Trainee Ecologist’s year

Working within the ecology team has been a fantastic opportunity to develop my skills and knowledge for a career in ecology and conservation and have a lot of fun exploring Hampshire’s lovely…

Arreton Down Nature Reserve, Isle of Wight

Spotlight On: Arreton Down Nature Reserve

Clouds of chalkhill blue butterflies, the high-pitched song of the great green bush cricket and breath-taking views across the Isle of Wight make Arreton Down nature reserve the perfect spot to…

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