Festive myths and folklore
Sophie Baker, communications officer at Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire Wildlife Trust, explores our native species that have become enduring cultural symbols in festive myths…
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Wild deer: nature's most mighty
Wild deer are some of the most iconic mammals of the countryside.
Let’s chat about bats this Bat Week!
October is Bat Awareness Month, and Bat Week is an integral part of raising awareness about bats. Held from the 24th to 31st October, Bat Week is an international celebration designed to highlight…
Wildlife Winners in Somerset
From boom to bust? The roller coaster ride of Somerset's flagship species over 60 years of change.
Winter is coming
Whether or not that is welcome news for you, there is no denying the inevitable arrival of winter.
Ghosts, goblins and witches
This Halloween, discover some of our most spooktacular species.
Wildlife to see in March 2020
Following another mild winter here in the South West, spring is already very much under way. Chris Chappell tells us what to look out for.
Wildlife to see in February 2020
When the sun shines, there is a hint of spring in the air. Many birds will start to sing. Chris Chappell shares what wildlife we should be looking out for in February.
Wildlife to see January 2020
Whilst we are in mid winter, there is always plenty to see in the natural world, and soon the longer days will make it easier to get out to enjoy the countryside. Many birds will sing on the…
Wildlife to see in December 2019
The first frosts of winter have encouraged trees to shed their last leaves, and deciduous species are now bare. Chris Chappell explains the wildlife we should be looking out for this month...