Have you ever dreamed of taking a safari? Of spotting a distant movement through the binoculars, followed by the shuddering kickstart of a Land Rover engine as you prepare to chase an indistinguishable shadow or glimpse of fur across the grassy landscape… would you believe me if I said you could do just that? In the UK.
Tag: British wildlife
Britain’s largest and most endangered spider species rediscovered
It’s the kind of Halloween story that naturalists will love! Great Fox-Spiders have been rediscovered after more than 25 years without a UK sighting.
8 easy ways you can help hedgehogs this autumn
This autumn, I’m delighted to have been invited to become an honorary Wildlife Angel for the fantastic animal rescue centre and sanctuary; Pet Samaritans. Their Hedgehog Hospital runs all year round, and as hedgehog numbers continue to decline across Britain, they do everything they can to help them. We, the public, can also do our bit help hedgehogs as they prepare for hibernation (usually taking place November – March) and here are a few suggestions for how…
Connecting with nature by building a lockdown garden
To Grow A Garden… is to believe in tomorrow. Lockdown 2020: Our response to the growing spread of coronavirus was to grow a neighbourhood lockdown garden.
The Health Benefits of Going Outdoors: Guest post
The harsh winter months can easily lead to days and weeks of being starved of the venturing outside. Summer evening walks and even the crisp woodland strolls of Autumn can slip away as cold rains and frosty mornings take hold
Sir David Attenborough and Stephen Fry feature in Wildlife Trusts’ Wind in the Willows ‘trailer’
Big names in the conservation and acting worlds have starring roles in the new The Wind in the Willows trailer – helping to bring to life the 21st century threats facing the much-loved characters from Kenneth Grahame’s children’s classic.
Helping Hedgehogs in your Garden this Winter: Guest post by NatureSpy
This month, Danielle from NatureSpy shares a guest blog post about our very own garden visitor; the hedgehog, and how we can take steps to ensure these
The People’s Walk For Wildlife
The People’s Walk for Wildlife lead by naturalist Chris Packham through the streets of London, was certainly a force to be reckoned with. What was
Wild Voices Project: the podcast for nature lovers
Wildlife photographers, authors, film makers, fundraisers and change-makers are all coming together to tell their stories — and they’re definitely worth hearing! I am endlessly
Chris Packham Interview: Are we losing our connection with creepy crawlies?
This summer, Chris Packham helped Intu shopping centres launch their ‘Big Bugs on tour’ initiative, which aims to bring more than 30 million shoppers back to nature. Shocking