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WIN! David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet DVDs

* COMPETITION * ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN! We have FIVE copies of David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet on DVD to give away! For your chance to WIN this prize - just in time for Christmas - enter your details below.…

26 November 2021

The robin – our favourite festive feathered friend

It’s no wonder the robin is the UK’s favourite bird, says the RSPB. They are easy to spot, with their handsome red breasts, they’re people-friendly and they provide us with beautiful birdsong pretty much all year round. However, Christmas is…

23 November 2021

A visit to the Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Geoff Moore, our roving reporter, speaks with the team at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary about the important work being done to rehabilitate seals found on the southwest coast. We also learn about a typical day at the centre located…

19 November 2021

Gift ideas for a greener Christmas

Want to shop ethically while also supporting a wildlife charity this festive season? Check out our picks for the best gifts and stocking fillers that also benefit nature and the environment... 🎅 The Wildlife Trusts For those looking to make…

16 November 2021

23 November 2021

The robin – our favourite festive feathered friend

It’s no wonder the robin is the UK’s favourite bird, says the RSPB. They are easy to spot, with their…

by Simone Brookes

19 November 2021

A visit to the Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Geoff Moore, our roving reporter, speaks with the team at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary about the important work being…

by Simone Brookes

16 November 2021

Gift ideas for a greener Christmas

Want to shop ethically while also supporting a wildlife charity this festive season? Check out our picks for the best…

by Simone Brookes

12 November 2021

Sloth baby surprises keepers at ZSL London Zoo

The newest addition to ZSL London Zoo is an adorable baby two-toed sloth who surprised keepers by being born unexpectedly…

by Simone Brookes

Animals

Stag beetle

Stag beetles are Britain’s largest land beetle, with males reaching up to 7.5 centimetres in size. They are also one of the most spectacular looking insects, with a male’s huge…

Animals, Bats

Pipistrelle bat

The common pipistrelle bat is a very small species of bat that is native to the British Isles; in fact it is the smallest of the UK’s 18 species. It…

Animals, Birds

Robin

The robin is a familiar site in British gardens throughout the year, especially at Christmas. Males and females look identical, and young birds have no red colouring but are spotted with…

Alladale Wilderness Reserve

Alladale Wilderness Reserve, Ardgay, IV24 3BS. alladale.com Just one hour north of Inverness, Alladale Wilderness Reserve in the Scottish Highlands is 23,000-acres of rugged mountains, forests, rivers and lochs. The stunning nature reserve is home to many species including the Scottish Wildcat, Red Squirrel, Golden Eagle, White-Tailed Sea Eagle, Wild Boar and many more. The team at […]

Abbotsbury Swannery

Abbotsbury Swannery in Dorset is the only managed colony of swans in the world where you can enjoy walking through hundreds of nesting and free-flying Mute Swans. The 600-year-old swannery was established by Benedictine Monks who built a monastery at Abbotsbury in the 11th century. The monks farmed the swans to produce food for their lavish […]