Ground nesting birds and dogs on reserves
Spring is on its way - and so are lots of baby birds. Keep dogs on leads and keep them safe.
Spring is on its way - and so are lots of baby birds. Keep dogs on leads and keep them safe.
Between March and July many birds will be using the Trust’s nature reserves to breed. For some species, breeding season means navigating the hazards of nesting on the ground.
The tiny, brown-and-white sand martin is a common summer visitor to the UK, nesting in colonies on rivers, lakes and flooded gravel pits. It returns to Africa in winter.
As its name suggests, the house martin can be spotted nesting in the eaves of houses in our towns and villages. Its intricate mud nests take days to build and are often returned to and used in…
As the woodlark, nightjar, and Dartford warbler enter their breeding season, follow our easy tips to help protect these vulnerable birds during visits to Wealden Heaths.
The Wildlife Trusts are supporting Chris Packham's People's Walk for Wildlife this weekend
Violet ground beetles are active predators, coming out at night to hunt slugs and other invertebrates in gardens, woodlands and meadows.
In the spring, birds choose the best locations to build nests, so why not offer them a safe place to settle?
Martin De Retuerto, reserves manager at Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, talks about why this nature reserve has huge personal significance for him