If you’ve ever visited a nature reserve, you’ll know how special they can be. Nature reserves are treasure troves of wildlife wonders, often hosting exciting rarities which had sadly become…

If you have a garden there are likely a few creatures, particularly birds, that you are quite used to seeing on the feeders and darting between hedges and shrubs. But what about the more unusual…

Tom, one of the wardens for Winnall Moors does his rounds on a Friday morning. He shares his experiences with us here.

As Valentine’s Day approaches and the spring breeding season inches closer we take a look at the British species that make lifelong commitments to their chosen mate.

With spring on the horizon, local wildlife is getting in the spirit of Valentine's Day.

Historic structures are important to our chalk stream heritage, but can pose a problem for migrating fish. At Hurstbourne Priors, the Watercress and Winterbournes partners have been getting our…

Mosses might not seem the most exciting of plants, perhaps associated with garden chores like raking them out of lawns or removing them from damp corners and gutters. But these plants are actually…

The Covid pandemic has made us all appreciate the British countryside and the wildlife within it that little bit more.

Butterflies aren’t a species group we associate with winter, mostly seen on warm sunny days as they feed on the nectar from flowers. However, records show that there are butterfly sightings in…

The carol ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ mentions numerous different birds. Here’s what some of those feathered friends are up to at this time of year!