Blog: The Wildlife Trusts

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a border collie puppy on a lead

Paws for thought!

We talk to nature and dog-lovers from Dogs Trust and Natural England to find out how they enjoy wild spaces with the needs of their four-legged friends.

Cowslip and dew-soaked grass as a woman is birdwatching at Idle Valley Nature Reserve Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust

Introducing Mia and Project For Awesome

Find out more about Mia, a member of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust's youth group, and how she got involved with one of YouTube’s biggest community-driven charitable movements

Buzzard in flight

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!

Red admiral butterfly

A 30 Days Wild minibeast hunt

One of the most exciting things about 30 Days Wild is that it challenges you to look for nature everywhere.

Water vole in reeds

The Water Vole

Kelly Hollings, Restoring Ratty Project Officer for Northumberland Wildlife Trust, explores the habits of these much-loved mammals.

House sparrow on house guttering

The humble house sparrow

Tom Hibbert, birdwatcher and content officer for The Wildlife Trusts, takes a closer look at one of the UK’s most familiar birds.

Black and yellow longhorn beetle standing on flower

The Brilliance of Beetles

Steve Garland, chair of Lancashire Wildlife Trust and beetle expert, explores the world of these incredible, armoured insects.

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.