Blog: The Wildlife Trusts

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Close-up image of a hazel dormouse asleep in its nest.

Hibernation – wildlife’s winter survival strategy

The Wildlife Trusts’ youth activism manager, Arran Wilson, draws on his background as a lecturer in zoology to explore what exactly hibernation is, and which animals rely on it to get through…

Marmalade hoverfly © Nick Upton/2020VISION

Wildlife laws under threat: pesticide regulations

With a second reading of the Retained EU Laws Bill expected soon, we're sharing a series of blogs about the laws and regulations designed to protect nature that are under threat. Today, Dr…

Split level view of the River Itchen, with aquatic plants: Blunt-fruited Water-starwort (Callitriche obtusangula) Itchen Stoke Mill is visible on the left

Wildlife laws under threat: water regulations

With a second reading of the Retained EU Laws Bill expected soon, we’re sharing a series of blogs about the laws and regulations designed to protect nature that are under threat. Today, Ali Morse…

Grey-long eared bat

Wildlife laws under threat: Habitats Regulations

With a second reading of the Retained EU Laws Bill expected soon, we're sharing a series of blogs about the laws and regulations designed to protect nature that are under threat. Today, Sue…

Common Blue Damselfly

Wild by the water

Lakes, rivers, canals and streams are brimming with wildlife to discover!

wildlife friendly gardening

Put your garden to the test!

Our two-minute survey can score your garden and offer ideas to make it even better for wildlife, but why is this so important?

Badger prints in mud the wildlife trusts

Mammal mysteries

Have you spotted any mysterious tracks or unexplained droppings? Solve the case with some tips from Darren Tansley, the Mammal Detective.

water vole wildlife trust

The water vole

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

Red kite in flight

Identifying birds of prey

Few birds inspire awe as often as birds of prey, those athletic aerial predators that rule the roost when it comes to the food chain.

A swift in flight

Swift Awareness Week

Swift expert Sarah Gibson explores the early life of these brilliant birds

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