Take a relaxing dip in Sandwell Valley with stress-busting forest bathing.
Coalition calls to introduce urgent safeguards for mountain hare populations.
Witness some fantastic wildlife spectacles, at their sunset safari.
Bird courtship rituals can vary from the spectacular to the bizarre
Wetland reserves are doing great things for people and wildlife
We’ve pulled together some of the best facts about Big Garden Birdwatch!
A small, dark goose - the same size as a mallard. It has a black head and neck and grey-brown back.
A nocturnal bird that can be seen hawking for food at dusk and dawn.
male ring ouzels are particularly distinctive with their black plumage with a pale wing panel and striking white breast band.
Have your say on the future of our countryside
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Use less water in the garden by installing a waterbutt.
There's so much to see and hear at Minsmere, from rare birds and otters to stunning woodland and coastal scenery.
This is a delightful oak woodland to walk through – especially in spring and early summer.
Heathland home to more than 2565 species.
Go on the hunt for fabulous fungi! How many different shapes, colours and sizes can you spot?
Rain or shine - can you help us measure the weather?
Take a Wild Challenge and look out for something with the WOW factor!
Rafts are a useful way of providing island habitat in areas of deep or fluctuating water levels. They can improve breeding success by providing areas safe from flooding, disturbance or predation.
Although rafts vary in character and design, some basic considerations apply to each.
This raft's design includes chick shelters, a re-entry ramp and an optional security fence.
This design is intended to overcome the problems posed by strong currents, which make it difficult for wildfowl to nest.
This design is becoming increasingly popular and has proved to be highly effective and weatherproof.
Logs from nearby felling operations are often available free and can be used to provide the basis for simple rafts.
The two models were designed for the specific needs of a particular area, and they require a great deal of skills.
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