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 […]