All that work, claiming and holding a territory, building a nest, brooding and defending a clutch of eggs, feeding a hungry nestful of chicks - do bird pairs have a modern relationship, sharing…

It’s a busy time of year for our garden birds. Territories are being claimed and nests are being built. Birds become much more visible as they proclaim ownership of our gardens with vibrant song…

Discover some of the predators stalking through your garden’s grassland.

The UK is a nation of both dog lovers and nature lovers, but are those two passions compatible? Hear from some Wildlife Trust staff who balance both.

Wander through a woodland in late winter or early spring and you’re likely to hear bursts of rapid, resonant tapping echoing through the trees. This is the sound of a woodpecker on a mission. Each…

If you’re looking for a creature associated with March, it has to be a hare. There is something very special about hares. If you think you can’t tell the difference between a hare and a rabbit,…

As the annual Darwin Festival occurs in the second week of February, I’m starting to think about some of the great man’s favourite themes, and as it’s increasingly a season of flooding, I’m…

Today Defra has finally published more details on the Environmental Land Management schemes (ELM) that farmers have been clamoring for. Whilst many questions remain, The Wildlife Trusts, RSPB, and…

Many birds will use nest boxes – but which one should you choose for your garden?

January is a fabulous time to get out and see winter wildfowl. Many species come to Britain having spent their summer breeding at higher latitudes, taking advantage of the longer hours of daylight…