Wow! What a year. As we look back over 2024, it’s clear that there’s plenty to celebrate. From award-winning landscape-scale ...
These large wading birds are a Schedule 1 species, giving them full protection from disturbance. In summer, they have bright orangey-brown chests and bellies, while in winter they're more ...
With lots of different wildlife organisations out there it can be confusing to know who to contact. Calling the wrong or... Identifying birds Identifying birds can be tricky – they’re often seen at a ...
A tell-tale sign of Song Thrush activity is the presence of a favoured ‘anvil’ – a large stone where the bird smashes open the shells of snails to get to the tasty soft body inside! How to identify ...
South Stacks Cliffs is a reserve where rolling heathland and farmland meet rugged and rocky sea cliffs. Facing South Stack island and the Irish Sea beyond, the cliffs are a vital breeding ground for ...
The Tufted Duck is a medium-sized diving duck, smaller than a Mallard. It's black on the head, neck, chest and back, and white on the sides. It has a small crest and a yellow eye. In flight it shows ...
The Pink-footed Goose is a medium-sized goose, smaller than a Mute Swan but bigger than a Mallard. It is pinkish grey with a dark head and neck, a pink bill and pink feet and legs. This species does ...
This delightful wetland reserve beside the River Lee is a firm favourite with walkers, birdwatchers, families, photographers and schools thanks to its many trails and hides. Head out on our trails ...
Our first reserve on the Isle of Wight, Brading Marshes stretches from the village of Brading to the sea at Bembridge Harbour. It's a haven for a wide array of wildlife, ranging from Buzzards, Little ...
⚠︎ The path between Waltons and Loxtons is closed. Access to each is from the Main Track/ Old Railway Line only. ⚠︎ Ham Wall is a wetland teeming with wildlife – from rare species like Water Voles and ...
About Coombes Valley is a wonderful woodland reserve. It's perfect for nature enthusiasts to explore and for families to have fun and play together outdoors. In spring and early summer, migrating ...
The Great Crested Grebe is a delightful, elegant waterbird with decorative head plumes. It was once hunted for these fancy feathers, almost causing the UK population to be wiped out. Great Crested ...