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Kestrel on dead wood

Birds of prey

Identifying five of our iconic birds of prey

Yellowhammer

Surveys help show how farms can work for wildlife

Arcadian Ecology, the Trust’s ecological consultancy, are carrying out surveys on Vitacress farms this summer, looking to understand how wildlife is using their sites at present, and how they…

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…

cinnabar moth - Richard Burkmar

majestic moths

This week, 17-25th July is national moth week. Celebrating these amazing insects and all the roles they play in our ecosystem. There are around 2,500 species of moth found in the British Isles.…

Wildflowers on farmland © James Adler

Verges of colour

Many of our roadside verges were left to grow this May and June, allowing wildflowers to bloom and provide a much-needed source of food for pollinators. Depending on your location these floral…

Swift

Swift Awareness Week

Swift expert Sarah Gibson explores the early life of these brilliant birds

Badger in grass

Hidden in the hedgerows

The summer brings with it a profusion of wildlife in many of the wilder areas of the countryside. From blooming wildflowers to the sounds of birdsong, there is so much going on.

Banded demoiselle © Chris Button

Garden dragons

If you have a wildlife pond you may well have dragons visiting your garden! These beautiful insects are awesome fliers and fearsome predators, and they are a real joy to watch. This week, we take…

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