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Pied wagtail

Wagtails

Pied wagtails are a familiar sight, trotting busily across car parks and playing fields, but how well do you know all three species of breeding wagtail that live in the UK?

Grey heron

Early breeders - Herons and Ravens

Despite the cold and wet weather, some birds will be beginning their breeding rituals. Herons and ravens are two of the species mating early. Find out more about them here:

Large white pupa

Bees, wasps and butterflies in winter

Overwintering strategies are vital to creatures which depend on pollen and nectar for their food or those which prey on such species.

Bird feeder starling

Make your own fat block for the birds

Clearing out your fridge after Christmas? Some leftovers can be used to feed the birds, but be careful what you put out. Whilst there might be some real treats in there, some foods are unsuitableā€¦

Bird feeder Robin

Mid winter wildlife gardening

The shortest days are upon us, and spring may seem a long way off, but there are still jobs we can be getting on with in the wildlife garden. Most important, though, is protecting whatā€™s alreadyā€¦

Reindeer

Talking about Rudolph

Reindeer are the most wintery of species, splendidly adapted to life in the coldest of climates but have you ever wondered about the natural history behind that smug-looking red-nosed creature onā€¦

Roe buck

A weird and wild Halloween

Dr Cath Price unravels some of the natural explanations for supernatural happenings, which may feature an animal or two!

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