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Government changes could spell permanent open season for wildlife
Our wildlife protections cannot simply be about stopping extinctions. They need to be about helping populations recover and creating healthy ecosystems.
Fieldfare
Often spotted in large flocks, the fieldfare is an attractive thrush. It is a winter visitor, enjoying the feast of seasonal berries the UK's hedgerows, woodlands and parks have to offer.
Family activity: how to make a nature table
Find out about collecting and displaying your seasonal nature finds with Claire!
Redwing
The redwing is a winter visitor, enjoying the feast of seasonal berries the UK's hedgerows, gardens and parks have to offer. Look out for the distinctive orangey-red patches under its wings…
Why do leaves change colour in autumn?
The autumnal colours of deciduous trees are one of the big natural spectacles of the year. But why do leaves change colour in autumn, and why do some leaves go red, while others turn yellow?
Family activity: how to make a nature mandala
Get outdoors and collect some seasonal finds, then create a beautiful pattern with what you've found
Where to go in December
Enjoy frosty mornings, winter visitors and seasonal strolls, here are some great reserves to visit this month.
Protecting the special birds of West Berkshire
The Seasonal Wardens update on the rare breeding birds at Greenham and Snelsmore Commons, and how they've been working to protect them.
Oyster mushroom
Oyster mushrooms are shell shaped fungi that grow in tiers or fabulous clusters on dead trees or stumps. Unlike many fungi, these mushrooms are not seasonal and can be found all year round,…
Volunteers help count 43,000 flowers
Nature lovers urged to catch dazzling spring spectacle while it lasts.
Short & Slow Birding Stroll - Nature Discovery Centre, Wednesday 13 May
Spend the morning at the Nature Discovery Centre spotting seasonal birds on the lake and from the bird hides