Red deer
Standing proud and tall, the red deer is our largest deer. With its massive antlers, it is an unmistakeable icon of the Scottish Highlands, but can be seen in northwest and southern England, too…
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Living landscapes
Nature reserves alone are not enough to save our precious wildlife from extinction. To enable wildlife to thrive and spread we need to create *more* space for wildlife that is *better* managed and well *connected* across whole landscapes and create opportunities for people to enjoy nature. This approach will help us create what we call Living Landscapes, which will benefit everyone and help save our wildlife.
Four-spotted chaser
The Four-spotted chaser is easily recognised by the two dark spots on the leading edge of each wing - giving this species its name. It can be seen on heathlands and near ponds and lakes.
Hybrid black poplar
The Hybrid black poplar is a variety of our wild Black poplar that can be seen along riversides, roadsides and in parks. Used for ornamental planting and timber, it has become naturalised in the…
Volunteer
If you would like to do something to help protect your local wildlife, then we would love to hear from you!
Natural wonders this February
While February’s weather tends to keep us in our wintery reality, the month also offers up some wildlife delights that can keep us ticking towards the coming spring. In his blog, Sam Finnegan-Dehn…
Sicrhau Budd i Fywyd Gwyllt yn ystod y Cynhaeaf: Dathlu Partneriaeth Jordans gyda’r Ymddiriedolaethau Natur
Wrth i ffermwyr ddechrau eu dyddiau ymhell cyn y wawr yn ystod eu tymor prysuraf, rydyn ni eisiau dathlu ymroddiad a gwaith caled y tyfwyr ym Mhartneriaeth Fferm Jordans (JFP) – cydweithrediad…
Shoresearch rocky shore surveys - Sept 2022
September was an incredibly full month of surveys and workshops. We’re including the Red Algae course on the last day of August in that too. Our Level 2 Shoresearchers will be keen to be out and…
Visit 'Father Winter' this Christmas (Morning)
Meet 'Father Winter' in his cozy grotto for stories, crafts, and a winter wildlife trail, plus gifts for kids, warm drinks and festive treats!
Visit Father Winter this Christmas (Afternoon)
Meet Father Winter in his cozy grotto for stories, crafts, and a winter wildlife trail, plus gifts for kids, warm drinks and festive treats!
Capercaillie
Male capercaillies perform spectacular communal displays in spring, gathering in woodland clearings to parade around, fanning their magnificent tail feathers and making strange gulping and…
Mistletoe
Kissing under the mistletoe is a much-loved Christmas tradition, making this plant familiar to us all. It actually grows as a parasite on trees - look for it hanging off branches in large balls…