Polecats were once a common and widespread carnivorous mammals native to England, Wales and Scotland. However, by 1915 the polecat had been eradicated from most of its former British range, remaining only in a small stronghold of mid-Wales and the English borders. Due to a combination of factors, including legal protection under the Wildlife and Countryside […]
Following the results of the Big Butterfly Count 2024, Butterfly Conservation declared a butterfly emergency, and need help more than ever before. By taking part in Butterfly Conservation's Big Butterfly Count - a UK wide survey, you can help assess the health of our environment simply by counting butterflies for 15 minutes between 18th July […]
Many African birds migrate north to escape the summer heat, with some stopping in the UK. As Autumn nears, they prepare to return home, making August perfect for observing their migration. The Surrey Wildlife Trust is organising an event hosted by Dan Banks from the British Trust for Ornithology who will discuss Surrey bird migrations […]