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Discover Animals’ Geoff Moore reports again from the tiny Channel Island of Alderney, which punches above its weight when it comes to wildlife. As well as the famous blonde hedgehogs, there are the 4,000-5,000 Northern gannets that nest every year on the rocks of Les Etacs, just off the coast. A reasonable quality of telescope … Read more
Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) has launched the ‘Protect Scotland’s Wildlife’ campaign, supported by research, to combat the effects of human behaviour on forest ecosystems during the summer months. While Scotland’s natural areas are a valuable resource and support people’s wellbeing, people visiting Scotland’s forests to watch – and photograph – birds and other wildlife … Read more
The world’s largest garden wildlife survey – the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch – returns this month, with hundreds of thousands of people counting the UK’s garden birds over the last weekend in January.
A new report published this month shows that the UK’s rarest bird of prey, the Montagu’s harrier, a close relative of the also rare hen harrier, has failed to breed in the UK for the first time since 1975. Only three females and six males were reported, and none of these formed a pair. The … Read more
The latest Book on the Bird Table is Outsiders: The Outdoors is Yours, the debut book from Nadeem Perera and Ollie Olanipekun of Flock Together – the UK’s first birdwatching collective for people of colour.
If you need some inspiration on how to get your most treasured twitcher’s heart to flutter, the RSPB have curated a gift guide perfect for bird lovers of all experience levels, straight from the experts. From books about identifying soulful bird songs to binoculars for viewing our feathered friends in crisp quality, the RSPB‘s guide … Read more
Autumn is a fantastic time to get out in nature. While colder temperatures, damp weather and shorter days aren’t everybody’s cup of tea, these conditions mean that wildlife is doing all sorts of wonderful things.
Discover Animals’ Geoff Moore climbs the 332 steps of the Salisbury Cathedral tower to meet a pair of nesting Peregrine Falcons and their four chicks. Records appear to indicate the presence of these birds of prey at the cathedral since the mid 1800s. The last time the peregrines bred here was in 1952 until they returned … Read more
In the second of our films from Fregate Island in the Seychelles, we meet the Magpie Robin, a native species that was on the brink of extinction, with only 12 left in the world. Conservation efforts have now succeeded in building the population back up, and the island’s Giant Tortoises have created a symbiotic relationship … Read more
In an exclusive interview for Discover Animals, author, presenter and photographer David Lindo discusses his influences, what people can do to engage with birds in urban environments, and how birding can be enjoyed by everyone.
Nature conservation charity The RSPB is inviting us to join them for a daily Breakfast Birdwatch weekdays between 8 and 9am. A time when many of us would have been on our way to work or doing the school run, we now find ourselves with an opportunity to enjoy nature in our gardens at home. … Read more
One of the biggest international birding events will take place in England’s smallest county next month. Birdfair, held on the shores of Rutland Water Nature Reserve, attracts thousands of visitors from around the world each year, all passionate about bird watching, eco-tourism and wildlife conservation. Often referred to as the ‘Glastonbury of the birding world’, Birdfair is … Read more
The RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch took place over the last weekend in January and this year almost half a million people took part across the UK counting an impressive 7.5 million birds. The results are now in and reveal a mixed picture for our garden birdlife with 15 of the top 20 species returning fewer sightings … Read more
One of the biggest international birding events will take place in England’s smallest county in August. Birdfair, held on the shores of Rutland Water Nature Reserve, attracts thousands of visitors from around the world each year, all passionate about bird watching, eco-tourism and wildlife conservation. Often referred to as the ‘Glastonbury of the birding world’, the … Read more
One of the biggest international birding events will take place in England’s smallest county next month. The British Birdwatching Fair is held on the shores of Rutland Water Nature Reserve and attracts around 24,000 visitors from around the world each year. Birdfair, as it is now known, has grown significantly in size and popularity since … Read more
In The Art of Mindful Birdwatching author Claire Thompson of Birdlife International reveals how the practice of mindfulness can enrich our birdwatching experiences. Who has never gazed enviously at a bird soaring through the sky, or been uplifted by bird song? Passionate about inspiring people to rekindle their love of the natural world, Claire believes … Read more
A recent investigation by AXA Insurance has revealed that getting back to nature can be surprisingly expensive, and raised the question: ‘Is wild camping the answer to saving money whilst still experiencing an authentic camping holiday? In recent years, ‘glamping’ has become increasingly popular with those who want to get back to nature but are not ready … Read more
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