Peregrine falcon
Like many of our birds of prey, the peregrine falcon was so persecuted, numbers fell dramatically. Thankfully, this super-speedy flyer is now making a comeback, particularly in our towns, where it…
Search
Search
Red kite
Seeing a red kite soaring high in the sky is a true delight! Once a very rare bird, thanks to successful reintroduction projects these wonderful birds can now be seen in lots of places in the UK…
Wilder Events
Get involved in our campaign for a Wilder future for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight by coming to one of our events
Thank you events
Our way of saying thank you for your support
Pine martens return to the south of England
Conservationists have confirmed that pine martens, a species previously only thought to have survived largely in the North of England, have established a population in the New
Forest in…
State of Nature 2023: a canary in the coal mine
In 2019 1 in 7 species were threatened with extinction, now it’s 1 in 6, according to the State of Nature 2023 report launched today. When the last State of Nature report was released in 2019, it…
Event Monitoring
Event Monitoring
New legal protections edge England closer towards wild beaver return
The Wildlife Trusts welcome new legislation and call for sensible beaver management guidance.
Red ant
Turn over large stones or paving slabs in the garden and you are likely to find a red ant colony. This medium-sized ant can deliver a painful sting, so be careful! In summer, winged adults swarm…
Feeding Red Squirrels
Feeding red squirrels at Alverstone Mead Nature Reserve
Red clover
A familiar 'weed' of gardens, roadsides, meadows and parks, red clover has trefoil leaves and red, rounded flower heads. It is often used as fodder for livestock.
Red bartsia
As its name suggests, Red bartsia does have a red tinge to its stem, leaves and small flowers. Look for it on roadside verges, railway cuttings and waste ground in summer.