As Valentine’s Day approaches and the spring breeding season inches closer we take a look at the British species that make lifelong commitments to their chosen mate.

One of our most familiar birds is also one of our smallest. The wren (Troglodytes troglodytes) may be tiny, but during the winter months this charismatic bird proves that size is no barrier to…

Erica, one of our Marine Champions, shares how she brought her passion for nature and volunteering into her work life.

Like a forest has successional stages, so does a pond. As a pond matures, it becomes attractive to different species. And like you manage a forest, you can also manage a pond's succession.…

For many hedgehogs, November marks the end of a busy and productive year

The fluted bird's nest fungi (Cyathus striatus), is a conical fungus, that look remarkably like – as the name suggests – a tiny bird's nest. This fungus stands out as a fascinating…

Rodents are a key component of many healthy ecosystems, such as grasslands and woodlands. They provide food for lots of species from birds of prey to larger mammals. Rodents often produce lots of…