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Cattle egret
This small, white heron is an increasingly common sight in parts of the UK as it spreads north from continental Europe.
Winchester nature reserves
Our Nature Reserves
A brief guide to visiting an area where cattle are grazing
The Wildlife Trust wants you to enjoy visiting an area where livestock are grazing. If you follow this guide and gain confidence you should enjoy the site even more.
Restricted Access Nature Reserves
Adventures of a Trainee Assistant Reserves Officer
Starting a new job in the middle of a pandemic is daunting enough, but when that job involves a lot of working outside, training and team working things might seem impossible. Trainee Assistant…
What is a nature reserve?
If you’ve ever visited a nature reserve, you’ll know how special they can be. Nature reserves are treasure troves of wildlife wonders, often hosting exciting rarities which had sadly become…
Walking the Line – the challenges of development at Tipner
Portsmouth City Council has ruled out no development at Tipner West but building close to protected sites is immensely challenging. We set out the hurdles that the council must overcome if they…
Visiting Nature Reserves
A day in the life of a Wildlife Trust reserves officer
Sam Martin, an assistant reserves officer who cares for several reserves in the Winchester area, describes how he got into conservation, what his job entails and the best and most challenging…
Please do not swim on our nature reserves
Our nature reserves are havens for wildlife - please do not swim in them