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      Stress-busting forest bathing at Sandwell Valley

      Take a relaxing dip in Sandwell Valley with stress-busting forest bathing.

    • Mountain hare culls continue despite “voluntary restraint"

      Mountain hare culls continue despite “voluntary restraint"

      Coalition calls to introduce urgent safeguards for mountain hare populations.

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      Sunset Safari at RSPB Saltholme.

      Witness some fantastic wildlife spectacles, at their sunset safari.

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      5 bizarre and beautiful bird courtship displays

      Bird courtship rituals can vary from the spectacular to the bizarre

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      5 RSPB wetland reserves working wonders for people and wildlife

      Wetland reserves are doing great things for people and wildlife

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      11 Big Garden Birdwatch fascinating facts

      We’ve pulled together some of the best facts about Big Garden Birdwatch!

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      Brent Goose

      A small, dark goose - the same size as a mallard. It has a black head and neck and grey-brown back.

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      Nightjar

      A nocturnal bird that can be seen hawking for food at dusk and dawn.

    • Ring Ouzel

      Ring Ouzel

      male ring ouzels are particularly distinctive with their black plumage with a pale wing panel and striking white breast band.

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      Minsmere

      There's so much to see and hear at Minsmere, from rare birds and otters to stunning woodland and coastal scenery.

    • Coombes Valley

      Coombes Valley

      This is a delightful oak woodland to walk through – especially in spring and early summer.

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      Arne

      Heathland home to more than 2565 species.

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      Fabulous fungi

      Go on the hunt for fabulous fungi! How many different shapes, colours and sizes can you spot?

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      Nature WOW!

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