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…

On 8th January the UK Government took a decision that could have far-reaching consequences for our insects. This was to allow farmers to treat sugar beet seed with the banned substance…

Lapwing, green plover, peewit, tewit – this bird of many names is a spectacular sight in winter.

Trainee Ecologists Josh Phangurha and Sofie Borek look back on their time at the Trust.

This quick identification guide covers the more widespread species and some of the rarer diving ducks you may encounter around the UK.

Butterflies aren’t a species group we associate with winter, mostly seen on warm sunny days as they feed on the nectar from flowers. However, records show that there are butterfly sightings in…

The carol ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ mentions numerous different birds. Here’s what some of those feathered friends are up to at this time of year!

Chalk streams are fantastic places for wild fish, but only if they reach their full potential. The Watercress and Winterbournes partners have recently given the Pillhill Brook a helping hand.

For her Advent Calendar this year, Team Wilder member Mathilde had the idea for her son to reveal and complete a wild activity every day, such as observing the birds, going on a bug hunt, planting…

Wildlife watching can feel fruitless in winter when the countryside seems to have a lot less to offer compared to a walk in the other seasons. But now we can really appreciate our urban wildlife,…