Blog: winter wildlife

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Waxwing

Waxwing winters

Discover the bird that’s a favourite amongst birdwatchers, despite the fact that most rarely see one.

mute swans

Life partners?

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.

Lapwing

Watching for lapwing

Lapwing, green plover, peewit, tewit – this bird of many names is a spectacular sight in winter.

Comma butterfly on a post

Winter butterflies

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…

grey partridge

The Twelve Birds of Christmas

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!

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