CS Lewis Nature Reserve
A tranquil woodland, CS Lewis Nature Reserve contains a large pond full of aquatic plants and toads that migrate to spawn here.
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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
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Local Wildlife Sites
Local Wildlife Sites are special places recognised for having high wildlife value or containing rare or threatened habitats and species
Small copper
The small copper lives up to its name in both colour and size! Look out for it from April onwards in dry, sunny habitats like heathland, downland and woodland. It can be spotted in gardens, too.…
Some protection reinstated for at-risk Local Wildlife Sites
The Government has published a revised version of its National Planning Policy Framework which now includes some reinstated protection for Local Wildlife Sites following a campaign supported by 25…
Lightbulb sea squirt
The lightbulb sea squirt is common around much of the UK. Its easy to see where its name came from!
Spiny squat lobster
A bizarre half lobster/half crab, this squat lobster is one of the true stunners of the rocky shore!
Olive squat lobster
These feisty crustaceans are the ‘Houdinis’ of the rocky shore, evading capture as soon as disturbed!
Go wild this Christmas and share your dinner with birds
Do small acts over holidays to stay connected with wildlife and feel the mental health benefits.
Wildlife Protections Scrapped as Infrastructure Closes In
Natural England has paused its plans to designate an important ancient habitat in Buckinghamshire as a Site of Special Scientific Interest due to budget cuts.
Protecting a year-round haven for wildlife in a crowded world
How BBOWT is providing homes for birds, mammals and insects amongst the meadows, grassland and hedgerows
Stunning close-up of rare bee crowned winner of wildlife photography competition
A stunning shot of ‘near threatened’ bee has been crowned the winner of a wildlife photography contest.
Team Wilder story: Learning how to do a basic site survey
Lily O'Neill and the community team revisit Shabbington Nature Network to help them carry out a basic site survey and find out which plants are growing at one of their sites