Cattle egret
This small, white heron is an increasingly common sight in parts of the UK as it spreads north from continental Europe.
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Why are there cattle on Wildmoor Heath?
Simon Barnett, Berkshire Land Manager, explains why cattle are doing an essential job at Wildmoor Heath nature reserve
Bovine TB: focus on cattle, not badgers, say experts.
A review of the government’s 25 Year Bovine TB (bTB) Strategy, led by Professor Sir Charles Godfray, has been published today. The review concludes that the main route of infection is…
Birds get down to business
Logan Walker describes his surprise encounter with a pair of nesting treecreepers.
Infographic: Why do we cut down trees?
Find out why cutting down specially-selected trees helps our woodland wildlife
Slow worm
Despite appearances, the slow worm is actually a legless lizard, not a worm or a snake! Look out for it basking in the sun on heathlands and grasslands, or even in the garden, where it favours…
Government must ReThink the Arc to avoid environmental catastrophe
The Government is currently running its public consultation on what the “Vision” for the Oxford to Cambridge Growth Arc should be. The Government needs to Rethink the Arc. If its priority is…
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Why conservationists cut down trees
Josh explains why conservationists continue the centuries-old task of coppicing and the benefits it has for wildlife
Why conservationists cut down flowers
Why, when they look so pretty, do we mow our meadows in late-summer? Pete explains the importance of this traditional management for wildlife
Good news for the brown hairstreak butterfly
Counting eggs is the most reliable way to monitor brown hairstreak populations, but can be an arduous task given their relatively tiny size.
Rivers
From otters to freshwater shrimps, all animals are dependant on an abundant and reliable supply of clean water. Rivers sustain the natural environment, wildlife and people in equal measure.