Moorhen
A familiar black bird of our lakes, ponds and rivers, the moorhen is widespread; look out for its large and untidy-looking nest on the water in spring. It can be distinguished from the similar…
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Chwilio
Sandwich tern
Found around our coasts during the breeding season, the large Sandwich tern can be spotted diving into the sea for fish such as sandeels. It nests in colonies on sand and shingle beaches, and…
Upland mixed ash wood
Beautiful displays of flowers spread under the gentle shade of unfurling ash leaves in spring, while in winter the abundant ferns and mosses mean these small, rocky woods retain a watery greenness…
How to do companion planting
Grow plants that help each other! Maximise your garden for you and for wildlife using this planting technique.
Watch what you wash away
Some cosmetics, soaps, washing-up liquids and cleaning products can be harmful to wildlife with long-lasting effects.
My world
I'm Gemma, the Marine Conservation Apprentice at Cornwall Wildlife Trust. Originally from the Channel Islands, I've grown up stumbling over the rocky shore and snorkelling over hazy…
Farmers are fed up – but they have allies in the public and also in nature
Written by Vicki Hird, Strategic Lead - Agriculture at The Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts.
Meet our new CEO!
Victoria Heffer writes about her unconventional path to Wildlife Trust CEO
Dog cockle
This long-lived bivalve can be found buried in the sand on the south and west coasts of the UK.
Little stint
This tiny wading bird is most often seen in autumn, feeding on the muddy margins of wetlands.
My happy place
When the stresses of life get too much, I take a walk through Attenborough Nature Reserve - a form of free therapy. The fresh air, the bird calls, the beauty of nature surrounding me, is calming.…
Wetlands in Radnorshire
Radnorshire Wildlife Trust's work to protect wildlife in Radnorshire's Wetlands