Blog: Wildlife

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Great crested grebe weed dance

Animal attraction

Dip into the world of The Wildlife Explorer. podcast. Here are some highlights from our interview with zoologist and author, Jules Howard about the weird and wonderful stories of reproduction in…

Fly agaric - Jon Hawkins Surrey Hills Photography

Finding fungi

Here's a selection of our spectacular mushroom species and how you can identify them.

Waxwing

Waxwing winters

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

deer in distance

Who goes there?

Our wildlife can be sneaky and hard to spot, especially in the colder months. Keep your eyes on the ground for clues and use this helpful guide to get you started.

Brimstone - John Bridges

A summer of butterfly seeking

Birdwatcher and nature enthusiast, Alan Last, added butterfly seeking to his summer agenda this year. Reporting over 1,500 individuals from June to September, Alan tells us about his experience…

Hedgehog

Great Baddow Hedgehogs

Urban Wildlife Champions share their experiences helping hedgehogs in Great Baddow.