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Common frog

Hibernating reptiles and amphibians

Our native reptiles and amphibians wouldn't survive the winter weather if they stayed active throughout. So, instead they look for somewhere safe and protected from the coldest conditions and…

Robin

National Robin Day

Celebrate #NationalRobinDay! A robin, feathers fluffed out on a snowy twig, will almost certainly feature on several of the Christmas cards you receive – every year. This has been the case since…

Becky Hedley on towpath

Barriers to nature

Nothing beats being outside in nature! But connecting with our environment can be full of barriers, especially as autumn and winter arrive.

Holly

Deck the Halls

Fresh evergreens as Christmas decorations are a lovely way to celebrate. There’s nothing to beat the natural look and evocative scent, so why not bring a bit of wildness into your home this…

Badger prints in mud the wildlife trusts

Mammal mysteries

Have you spotted any mysterious tracks or unexplained droppings? Solve the case with some tips from Darren Tansley, the Mammal Detective.

Tree for birds

Make a Christmas tree for birds

How about creating a Christmas tree with a difference this year, by making decorations that can be eaten by birds! It looks wonderful and will also help support garden wildlife through this…

Bilberry bumblebee on clover

The Bilberry Bumblebee Blog

The Bilberry bumblebee is particularly attractive, with bright yellow bands on the thorax and a rich orange-red tail covering around two-thirds of the abdomen. Depending on the season, queens…

Hedgehog (c) Tom Marshall

The Big Sleep

When winter is looming and the short, cold days mean we all just want to keep snuggled under the duvet for longer, take a look at the wildlife who has already made best use of this time of year.…

Blue tit and apple

Autumn wildlife gardening

Autumn is traditionally the time to tidy up your garden, ‘putting it to bed for winter’ as my grandfather would say. Times and attitudes have changed, and I’d like to put in a big plea for not…

Canal

Whixall on Wheels

Autumn was on its way, and a late summer stroll ‘n’ roll to visit the Mosses and it’s Mammoth Tower, was on the calendar. 

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