Collared dove
The collared dove is a pretty little pigeon that is a regular sight in our gardens, woodlands and parks. Listen out for its familiar cooing call, which you may hear before you see the bird itself…
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Common banded hoverfly
The common banded hoverfly has a fitting name: it is not only one of our most common species, its black body is also covered in yellow bands! It can be seen in many habitats from gardens to…
Merlin
Our most diminutive falcon, the merlin is a pretty bird of prey. It chases small birds, flying low to the ground or hovering in the breeze because of its small size. Resident merlins are joined in…
Water spider
There are several species of spider that live in our wetlands, but the water spider is the only one that spends its life under the water. In its pond habitats, it looks silvery because of the air…
Woodpigeon
The large, plump woodpigeon is a familiar sight in our gardens and parks, but can also be found on farmland and in woodlands almost everywhere. You may hear its cooing call before you see the bird…
RWT Traineeships
Are you passionate about protecting wildlife and tackling climate change? Well, our voluntary traineeship might be for you!
Our part-time trainee scheme enables people with no previous experience or qualifications to join our team and our volunteers, to develop hands-on practical experience, campaigning and digital communication experience, and vital professional skills to help take that first step to a career in conservation. Please be aware that this is a voluntary role.
There's no age-limit - whether you're a career-changer or fresh out of university, if you're passionate about developing the skills needed for a career in conservation, this might be for you!
Our part-time trainee scheme enables people with no previous experience or qualifications to join our team and our volunteers, to develop hands-on practical experience, campaigning and digital communication experience, and vital professional skills to help take that first step to a career in conservation. Please be aware that this is a voluntary role.
There's no age-limit - whether you're a career-changer or fresh out of university, if you're passionate about developing the skills needed for a career in conservation, this might be for you!
My inspiration
Tony, environmentalist and author, gets inspiration from being outside. His dogs do too. Growing up with a passion for the natural world, progressing to ornithology, a deep and growing conviction…
My water filter
Duncan helps to manage the pockets of peatland at Bell Crag Flow, near Newcastle. The ancient landscapes that he works on are around 10,000 years old. These sites are great for wildlife but they…
Sphagnum moss
Sphagnum mosses carpet the ground with colour on our marshes, heaths and moors. They play a vital role in the creation of peat bogs: by storing water in their spongy forms, they prevent the decay…
Corn bunting
Like many of our farmland birds, the corn bunting has declined in number in recent years. Spot this streaky brown, thick-billed bird singing from a wire or post - it sounds just like a set of…
Ash Dieback at RWT Reserves
How RWT are tackling the problem of ash dieback at our nature reserves
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