One of the most helpful things we can do for garden birds is to provide food. The removal of trees and hedgerows and increased building in the countryside have had an impact on natural food sources for birds in the...
Once a common sight across the UK, beavers have been absent from our shores for almost half a millennium, largely because they were a prized target for hunting thanks to their warm pelts and various other physical attributes which our...
If you love wildlife then it can be fascinating to look out for creatures which are awake during the hours of darkness, even if you might only catch a glimpse of them on rare occasions. Indeed, most animals make their...
The UK is home to a variety of bat species, each of which has unique attributes and distinctive behavioural traits that will render them relatively simple to distinguish from one another if you are in the know.Here is a brief...
There is no getting around it; bees in the UK are in trouble. This is, of course, a global issue, yet by taking steps to help these important pollinators, we could stem the dramatic decline in their numbers that has...
Every garden is an important green space which can be adapted to help wildlife find a home. This is not just important from an ecological and environmental perspective; it can also be a fantastic opportunity to see a wealth of...
Owls are some of the most beautiful birds of prey in the British Isles. Living in a variety of habitats, there are five species of owls that can be found within the confines of the UK, each with its own...
Although the population of kestrels has decreased in the UK over recent years, they are still Europe’s most common bird of prey. Male kestrels have a chestnut brown upper body with a blue-grey coloured tail and head. Female kestrels are...
First introduced to the UK during the 19th century, Little Owl populations have remained somewhat steady for hundreds of years. Recent studies suggest populations are slightly declining, especially in Europe, but it is thought there are around 5,700 breeding pairs...
Bees are an incredibly important part of the UK’s ecosystem, helping to pollinate billions of plants and allowing a vast array of other species to prosper as a result.If you have only a cursory knowledge of bees, this quick rundown...
Hedgehogs are in dire need of support from the public at the moment, since their numbers have been dropping dramatically. Now is the time to take action to protect them from further decline.If you want to take care of hedgehogs...
Pine martens are one of many elusive yet iconic mammals that live in the UK. Their long, slender bodies and distinctive colouring marks them out from their cousins that share the same familial grouping; namely badgers, otters and stoats.Here is...
Beavers are close to the affections of many wildlife fanatics across the country and around the world, with their proclivities for dam building and tree felling making them stand out from many other rodent species.With the reintroduction of beavers to...
Summer is the perfect season to spot wildlife in the UK. The warm weather and long days make for ideal critter-watching conditions, and there are an abundance of different animals to experience at first hand if you have the patience...
Birds are pretty good at fending for themselves, but as humans have compromised a lot of their natural habitat, it is only fair that we compensate them by feeding them in our gardens.Plenty of people choose to buy commercially available...
Garden Birds And Their Moulting Cycles ExplainedAs the summer draws to a close, you could become concerned about the birdlife in your garden because at this time of year, it often feels as though there has been something of an...
European Water Vole - Arvicola Terrestris European water voles are native to the UK and other parts of the continent, with the current British population estimated to be somewhere just below 900,000 animals. In the places where they are encountered,...
Squirrels are a staple of the UK wildlife scene, inhabiting urban areas and countryside locations alike, while seeming to thrive equally well in both environments.While most people see squirrels while they are darting about on the ground in search of...