Set against the slopes of the Berwyn Mountains and fringed of trees, Lake Vyrnwy may look like a triumph of nature, but it’s actually a man-made reservoir. As well as supplying the people of Liverpool ...

To celebrate World Migratory Bird Day, we dive into the fascinating lives of our long-distance travellers and find out where ...

The ancestor of most domestic geese, the Greylag is the largest and bulkiest of the wild goose native to the UK and Europe. In many parts of the UK, it has been re-established by releasing birds in ...

Our first reserve on the Isle of Wight, Brading Marshes stretches from the village of Brading to the sea at Bembridge Harbour. It's a haven for a wide array of wildlife, ranging from Buzzards, Little ...

With lots of different wildlife organisations out there it can be confusing to know who to contact. Calling the wrong organisation can delay an animal receiving the correct help. Therefore, we have ...

About Coombes Valley is a wonderful woodland reserve. It's perfect for nature enthusiasts to explore and for families to have fun and play together outdoors. In spring and early summer, migrating ...

The Green Woodpecker is the largest of the three woodpeckers that breed in Britain. It has a heavy-looking body, short tail and a strong, long bill. It's green on its upperparts with a paler belly, ...

The Tawny Owl is an owl the size of a Woodpigeon. It has a rounded body and head, with a ring of dark feathers around its face surrounding the dark eyes. Tawny Owls in the UK are mainly reddish brown ...

Radipole Lake is a wildlife oasis in bustling Weymouth. Don’t let its urban setting fool you, a vibrant patchwork of wetland and wildlife awaits. Leave the hubbub of Weymouth and discover a saltmarsh ...

Ham Wall is a wetland teeming with wildlife – from rare species like Water Voles and Otters to ‘booming’ Bitterns and colourful Kingfishers. Enjoy sweeping views across the marshes to Glastonbury Tor ...

The open horizons of Cliffe Pools provide a brilliant birdwatching backdrop. Look out across the pools, lagoons and the River Thames beyond as waders and wildlfowl make the most of the wetland ...

The Golden Plover is a medium-sized plover with a distinctive gold and black summer plumage. In winter, the black is replaced by light brown and white. They typically stand upright and run in short ...