Blog: Wildlife

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Attenborough Nature Reserve view across the ponds

Celebrating wetlands – where land meets water

We may be a ‘wet’ nation, but wetlands – wildlife-rich, carbon-capturing oases – are in shorter supply than you might think. Wetlands have largely been removed from our landscape, and this loss is…

Female wigeon

How to identify diving ducks

As winter sets in, diving ducks become a more common sight, as birds arrive here from colder climates. Here's a quick guide to some of the diving duck species you might encounter in the…

Curious adult female grey seal

Grey Seals

Discover the world of these magnificent marine mammals with Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales’ Skomer Island warden, Nathan Wilkie.

Peatland

Bringing Wildlife Back

Ian Jelley, Director of Living Landscapes for Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, explains why helping nature recover is as essential for us as it is for wildlife.

Cellar Spider

Living with spiders

Every autumn, headlines warn about spiders invading our homes. But what’s the real story with our eight-legged neighbours?

Grass Snake (Natrix natrix) basking in the spring, Cannock Chase, Staffordshire

The Great British Snake Off

Snakes are often thought of as exotic creatures to be admired (or avoided) on holidays in hotter countries, but Britain is home to three native species of snake.

Dolphin alongside ship

Marine wildlife and me

Donal Griffin, marine conservation officer for The Wildlife Trusts, shares the experiences that inspired his love for the sea.

Hanging basket at the bread and bitter

Getting wilder by the year

Discover how our 30 Days Wild challenge can breathe new life into your relationship with nature.

Wren singing

Deciphering the dawn chorus

Wildlife expert Nick Acheson introduces some of our feathered superstars to listen out for this spring.