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Let’s make Cheshire wilder... together
Early spring is upon us and, along with the rest of nature, we are emerging from the chill, the shorter days and a period of hibernation. It’s the perfect time to commit to connecting more to nature and we want to make it easier than ever for everyone
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For wildlife, finding a mate is a serious business
From dressing to impress, to strutting your stuff on the dancefloor, there are plenty of approaches to catching the eye of a potential partner. For wildlife, finding a mate is a serious business, and animals invest a lot of energy in making the right
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Can Derbyshire’s Wildlife count on you?
All across Derbyshire, residents are doing their part for the wildlife around us - creating local wild-spaces, potting plants, letting gardens grow wild, as well as campaigning for important change. Each of these steps may appear small on the surface
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Stunning photos of a very rare ghost hare in Norfolk
For years Norfolk photographer Sue Wood hunted a ghost. This ghost had been seen in her north-west corner of the county any number of times, but she’d never been able to capture it through the lens. But this was no headless horseman, or ghoulish
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The butterfly species that is the first sign of spring
I did not expect to see her. There was barely any sunlight and a loose wind-beckoning rain. It had been grey for days. She seemed lost and so alone - the only one of her kind to have been born now, the others still in their chrysalis, gambling on certainty
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The fight to save red squirrels across Kent
Red squirrels need all the help they can get to survive and thrive – Anna finds out what’s going on here to ensure that happens, from keeping their pushy grey cousins at bay, to breeding the next generation Did you know there's a Squirrel Appreciation
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When BBC Winterwatch came to Dorset
After what seemed like months of relentless rainfall, the team at RSPB Arne were relieved when the skies cleared in early January, and this special Dorset nature reserve could share its wintery glory via the BBC Winterwatch television series. Winter
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Tribute to an iconic Devon village tree
A still, windless morning in Silverton. Winter storms have been and gone; now all is quiet on the large open space that graces the village: the Big Rec. In the Rec’s top corner, overlooking the village, the school, the church and surrounding countryside
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One of the top 40 wildflower meadows in the country is near Chorley
Just a mile or so from Chorley town centre, is one of the top 40 wildflower meadows in the United Kingdom. There is something about Freeman’s Pasture, it grabs you as you step into the long grass, and step back to a time when meadows were not squeezed
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Saving lives at Suffolk Owl Sanctuary
I've been invited to Stonham Barns to photograph the work of the Suffolk Owl Sanctuary (SOS) and during my visit, as if on cue, an injured tawny owl arrives in a cardboard box. A member of the public has found the male bird, clearly wounded and in
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Wildlife on the Yorkshire coast during spring
It comes in like a lion, and goes out like a lamb. It’s the perfect description of March, the month in which (hopefully) winter takes its final bow and somewhere, somehow, suddenly, there are signs of spring everywhere – a joyous process which
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A wild walk exploring the history and wildlife of Wallasea Island
I set out on a chilly winter's day to explore the history and wildlife of Wallasea Island [hazy.longingly.merit], now maintained as a stunning wetland by the RSPB. Pulling my wool hat down against the cold wind, I follow the coastal path atop the earth
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Cotswold rescue dogs cheer on their furry friends at Crufts
The Adoption Mission throws Crufts celebration for dogs and pups looking for their forever homes In a lively display of camaraderie, furry residents at Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home are rallying behind their fellow rescue dogs who are set to shine
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How to watch Crufts 2024 on TV as popular dog competition returns
Crufts is back this week and if you’re watching at home, you might be wondering how you can watch all the action as a variety of cute dogs show off their skills. Thousands of dogs and their owners are involved with the annual event each year and
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All you need to know as Beyond Paradise returns for a second series on the BBC
Beyond Paradise is set to return for a second series on the BBC very soon, with DI Humphrey Goodman (Kris Marshall) and his team once again being involved in a number of unusual cases. The Death in Paradise spin-off aired its first series towards
