Spring comes slowly, moving up from the south hour by hour, as the globe spins in its orbit. So it is that migratory birds arrive at their breeding destinations earlier or later, depending on how…

The annual upland bird survey season is almost here and as always, volunteers are needed to help survey as many sites as possible. Leo Smith, survey coordinator explains why surveys are needed and…

Spring is usually in the air by March and now is the time for migrant birds to start appearing back in the UK. But this year, spring has so far been particularly wet! Despite the weather, there is…

February is an odd month. On sunny days I feel like spring is nearly here, but the next day we can be back in winter. The snowdrops are all out, making a splendid show, and the first primroses are…

A peek at the passionate world of animal courtship

Nature provides such a pleasure for all the senses, and keeping a nature diary is a beautiful way to note, remember and share the joy that is experienced.

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…

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…

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

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…