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Grow wildlife-friendly herbs

Planting herbs will attract important pollinators into your garden, which will, in turn, attract birds and small mammals looking for a meal.

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Great northern diver

This hefty diving bird is a winter visitor to the UK, where it can be seen around the coast or occasionally on large inland lakes.

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Take action for wildlife

From building a bug hotel to creating a garden pond, here are some ideas for things you can do yourself at home to help wildlife.

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Bird cherry

The bird cherry can be found in wet woodlands and along streams in upland areas, in particular. Its fragrant blossom appears in April and is followed by bitter, black fruits - good for wildlife,…

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30 years of surveying our birds

Launched 30 years ago, the bi-annual MWT Garden Bird Survey provides a great barometer for how our feathered friends are faring in the county

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Honeysuckle

A true wildlife 'hotel', Honeysuckle is a climbing plant that caters for all kinds of wildlife: it provides nectar for insects, prey for bats, nest sites for birds and food for small…

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White-lipped snail

The white-lipped snail comes in different colour forms, but always has a white band around the opening of its shell. It prefers damp spots in wide range of habitats, from gardens to grasslands,…

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Give bees (birds, bats & butterflies) a chance

Filling your garden, green space, pots or window boxes with plants that flower at different times is a brilliant way to provide pollinators with year-round food. Plus, it’ll give you colourful…