Wonderful wildlife to see on the Croick Estate
Discover Animals’ Geoff Moore stays at The Manse on the Croick Estate in Sutherland, Scotland to discover the wonderful wildlife that can be seen.
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Where to see red squirrels in England
Red Squirrel Awareness Week (21st to 27th September 2020) is held every year to highlight the plight of one of our most iconic British mammals. Once a common sight throughout the UK, the red squirrel population has rapidly declined since the 1950s, with the loss of woodland habitat a contributing factor. With fewer than 40,000 remaining … Read more
Red List for British mammals most at risk
Red Squirrel by Austin Thomas The first official Red List for British Mammals has been created highlighting the national species at risk of extinction if urgent action is not taken. Produced by the Mammal Society for Natural England, Natural Resources Wales and Scottish Natural Heritage, the Red List shows that of the 47 mammals native … Read more
Record your mammal sightings for annual wildlife survey
If you would like to do something positive for wildlife without having to leave your home, People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is calling for volunteers to take part in its annual Living with Mammals survey which launched this week. Many of Britain’s mammals are under threat, but recording sightings from your garden, balcony or … Read more
Campaign group call on UK government to invest in nature
An international report focusing on the epic disappearance of plant and animal populations around the globe has been released by the IPBES this week. Backed by the UN, the report is the result of a 3-year study and shows how over a million species are threatened with extinction – more than at any other time … Read more
Celebrating our native species on Squirrel Appreciation Day
Today is Squirrel Appreciation Day and a chance for us to celebrate and raise awareness for the red squirrel – one of our most iconic and much loved woodland creatures. The red squirrel is the UK’s only native squirrel species and was once a common sight in the UK. However, since the larger more invasive grey … Read more
Red squirrel walk-through planned for Wildwood
The Wildwood Trust is planning to build a giant Red Squirrel Walk-through with hopes to complete and open by Easter 2019. Red squirrels are one of Britain’s most attractive woodland animals and one of it’s rarest. The Kent based conservation charity has been leading a campaign to reintroduce red squirrels back to the UK after they … Read more
Donate this week to save our red squirrels
Conservation charity Wildwood Trust is urging people to support its campaign to save the red squirrel by donating this week. All donations given to its appeal from today until 12pm Tuesday 4th December will be doubled in the Big Give Christmas Challenge, the UK’s biggest online match funding campaign. The red squirrel, now vastly outnumbered … Read more
Welsh Mountain Zoo enjoys baby boom
Welsh Mountain Zoo in Colwyn Bay has welcomed a number of new arrivals in a flurry of feathers and fur recently. Six flamingo chicks, a rare brown baby lemur, a pair of meerkats and five red squirrel babies were all born within weeks of each other at the National Zoo of Wales. The Chilean flamingos … Read more
Spot rare wildlife on a coastal resort holiday
A recent survey conducted by a leading holiday park operator has revealed that 84% of holidaymakers would like to see more wildlife on their next break. Away Resorts, located in six prime locations across the UK and winner of a gold David Bellamy Conservation Award, have responded to public demand with new wildlife protection measures at … Read more
Native wildlife zone opens at Buckinghamshire eco farm
Green Dragon Eco Farm in Buckinghamshire opened a new Wildlife Conservation Zone this week which will enable visitors to view a number of British and European species close up. The aim of the new wildlife zone is to support and protect native species whose numbers are threatened in the wild while educating visitors on the … Read more
Take a UK safari to discover native wildlife
Holiday rental provider Snaptrip.com is encouraging people to take a UK safari this summer after it was revealed that 82% of the nation has a clear lack of knowledge when it comes to native wildlife and where to spot it. With the help of the Marine Conservation Society, Snaptrip has created a beautifully hand-drawn illustrated map … Read more
Baby red squirrels boost rewilding project in Kent
Visitors to Wildwood in Kent are in for a treat this week as the first baby red squirrels, born just 3 weeks ago, have been spotted venturing out of their nest boxes. Once the new babies mature, Wildwood will release them as part of their red squirrel conservation project. Aimed at preventing the nationwide extinction … Read more
Supporting Red Squirrel Week with The Wildlife Trusts
The Wildlife Trusts have been raising awareness for one of our most iconic native species during Red Squirrel Week (23 Sept – 1 Oct). Once a common sight, red squirrels are now only found in certain areas of the UK, including forests in Scotland, Northern England, the Isle of Wight, islands in Poole Harbour, and … Read more