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…
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Wildlife Advice
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust do not offer the care and rehabilitation of wildlife or any offer any services related to the discovery, reporting or disposal of dead animals. Our advice pages will help you to know what to do and who to contact if you do find one.
Wigeon
The wigeon is a colourful duck that can often be spotted wheeling round our winter skies in large flocks. A dabbling duck, it surface-feeds on plants and seeds in shallow waters.
Baby birds
Parents will not abandon baby birds because they have been touched by humans. In most cases, a baby bird should be left alone; wildlife rescue organisations take in thousands of baby birds yearly, which while being well-intentioned rescue efforts are often more damaging than helpful. This page will help advise you on whether you should try to help a baby bird, what to do, and who to contact if you come across one.
Wildlife crime
Wildlife crime can take many forms and it can be difficult to know what constitutes a crime. We have detailed examples of wildlife crime and if you believe you may have witnessed any of these, please share this information to assist in bringing offenders to justice.
Caring for birds
Caring for birds
Feed the Birds
Feed the Birds
Wildlife
Find out all about Nottinghamshire's Local Wildlife and their Habitats
Wildlife Trust re-issues plea not to feed birds at Attenborough Nature Reserve
Charity highlights ongoing risk to wild birds and thanks visitors for their continued support.
Garden Birds
Over recent years, numbers of our once-common garden birds have dropped dramatically in the wake of increased development, intensification of farming, and habitat loss - by up to 71% for some birds.
Learn how you can help and how to identify different birds below.
Learn how you can help and how to identify different birds below.
Birds of prey
Birds of prey are some of the most impressive birds around. Take a look at our guide to some of the more common species you might spot, even in local gardens, parks or town centres!
Stock dove
The stock dove looks very much like the woodpigeon, but without the white neck and wing patches. It can be spotted in woodlands and parks, and on farmland in winter, but rarely visits our gardens…