Blog: Winter

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Robin perched on a frosty branch

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…

Waxwing

Waxwing winters

Discover the bird that’s a favourite amongst birdwatchers, despite the fact that most rarely see one.

Teal flying over Greylake

Winter is coming

Whether or not that is welcome news for you, there is no denying the inevitable arrival of winter.

Daffodils

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.

Male blackbird eating berries

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…

Black-tailed Godwit feeding

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...

Redwing

Brush up on your thrushes!

Read our ecologist Anne's quick and easy tips to ID thrushes you might see over the winter months!

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