Little owl
Introduced into the UK in the 19th century, the diminutive little owl can now be seen along hedgerows, on farmland and in parkland across England and Wales. It often perches on a pole or rock,…
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Chwilio
Seeing the wood for the trees
Branching out from the usual approach to tree-planting at Llandinam Gravels has resulted in a woodland that, despite its small stature, has the look and feel of the real thing and contains myriad…
My sanctuary
Anne’s garden provides an amazing place for wildlife. She has helped rescue hedgehogs and released them to start a life in the wild again from there. Her camera traps allow her to see when they…
Adopt an Animal
Adopting a Hazel Dormouse or an Osprey is a wonderful way to support our conservation work of these two wildlife species and many others
Coetir
Stepping inside a wood is like stepping outside of time. To walk amongst trees is to be part of the landscape. You can let the rich sights, sounds, smells and feel of trees and the wildlife they…
Coniferous plantation
Dark and brooding from a distance, the strong geometric lines and monotonous rows of uniformly sized trees can jar the eye and seem devoid of wildlife. But venture within and open ride edges,…
Betony
The bright purple flowers of this perennial herb can be seen in a range of grassy places.
Roundton Hill
Wildlife-rich hillfort
My focus
Sorrel has been birdwatching all of her life with her grandparents. She is passionate about promoting wildlife to children at her school and through her local Wildlife Watch group. She loves the…
My career path
As a Trainee Reserves officer at Rutland Water Nature Reserve, Dale is lucky enough that he can take his passion for wildlife to work with him, with a job that will set him up for a career in…
How to create a vertical garden
Gardening doesn’t need to be restricted to the ground - bring your walls to life for wildlife! Many types of plants will thrive in a green wall, from herbs and fruit to grasses and ferns.
Spring squill
Spring squill is a small, star-shaped purple-blue flower found on coastal grasslands.