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…

After twelve days of talks and two years of delay, negotiators at COP15 in Montreal have agreed a historic global deal to protect nature.

Choose some New Year's Resolutions this year that can really make a difference.

This month’s nature notes are going to be a bit different. I’d like to think about how we can experience nature with all our senses, and what offers the best treats for each of them at this time…

Reduce your carbon footprint this season without skimping on Christmas magic. Here are a few tips to help you have a more sustainable, greener Christmas, to help our environment.