Blog: The Wildlife Trusts

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A redwing perched on a berry-laden branch

Birds on the move

For many birdwatchers, autumn is the most exciting time of year. But what are they so excited about?

Eades Meadow; a Worcestershire Wildlife Trust reserve

Biodiversity Net Gain

Six months on from the launch of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), Phoebe Cox, Green Finance Manager at The Wildlife Trusts, reflects on how BNG is working in practice, and why Government, Local…

Three flying ants flying low above the grass

Fascinating flying ants

Sara Booth-Card, ecologist, peatlands and Action For Insects campaigner at The Wildlife Trusts, looks out for the telltale signs of flying ant days and shares her love for the underground world of…

7-spot Ladybird

Lovely ladybirds

A closer look at one of the UK’s most popular beetles.

Waxwing

Waxwing winters

Discover the bird that’s a favourite amongst birdwatchers, despite the fact that most rarely see one.

Elephant hawk-moth caterpillar

The elephant in the room

Late summer is the best time to discover one of the UK’s chunkiest caterpillars, the elephant hawk-moth.

Marbled White on Pyramidal Orchid

Glorious grasslands

A summer meadow is a beautiful sight, but there’s so much more to it than gently waving grass heads and fabulous flowers.

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