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Buy a 'green' Christmas tree and help your local wildlife

Summary:  East Berkshire Volunteer, Tricia Marcouse explains why buying a Scots pine from your local Wildlife Trust helps local wildlife too Main image: The annual sale of eco-friendly Christmas trees,...

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Green festive traditions

Summary:  Find out about the fascinating natural history of our Christmas traditions. Main image:  Written by Ben Vanheems, Editor of Wildlife Newsread more

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Great nature reserves to visit in January

Summary:  With nearly 90 nature reserves to choose from in our three counties, which are the best to visit this month? Main image:  Here are our top reserves in Berks, Bucks and Oxon to visit during...

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Our top 10 wildlife sightings in January

Summary:  From early spring flowers and farmland birds to frosty footprints there’s plenty to look out for this month. Will you spot all 10 on our list? Main image:  1 Snowdrops Drifts of snowdrops...

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Guest blog: The Wildlife Trusts ask 'What next for farming?'

Summary:  Ellie Brodie, Senior Policy Manager, outlines The Wildlife Trusts’ policy proposals for the future of farming and land management in England. Main image: read more

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Guest blog: How to make the most of using nature for health and wellbeing

Summary:  The idea of using nature for health and wellbeing is very current, but as the opportunity is grasped we need to keep thinking. Dr Dan Bloomfield from the University of Exeter and the A Dose...

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Badgers, bales and sheep's feet: the life of a wildlife trainee

Summary: "Maybe listening to that gremlin inside me was already reaping rewards...with a bit of luck, a bit of risk taking, and the Wildlife Trust being accustomed to people wanting a switch in...

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Where to find the best baked potatoes in Bucks

Summary: "The sense of well-being I feel as I watch these exceptional people work, the bonfire warming me to the core, is second to none." Main image: Written by Charlotte Karmali Volunteer Warden at...

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How to win the heart of a Dexter

Summary:  Sarah McAuliffe, volunteer stock watcher and wildlife conservation trainee, gets up close and personal with our cattle and sheep Main image:  Written by Sarah McAuliffe Volunteer wildlife...

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Our top 10 wildlife sightings in February

Summary:  From courting birds and spring flowers to early frog spawn there’s plenty to look out for this month. Will you spot all 10 on our list? Main image:  1 Drumming great spotted woodpeckers...

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Great nature reserves to visit in February

Summary:  With nearly 90 nature reserves to choose from in our three counties, which are the best to visit this month? Main image:  Here are our top reserves in Berks, Bucks and Oxon to visit during...

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How to put up a nest box during the National Nest Box Week

Summary:  Learn how to increase the number of nesting spaces for your garden birds by building and putting up a nest box. Becky O’Melia shares some handy tips to inspire you during National Nest Box...

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Wild romance: The surprising mating rituals practiced in the animal kingdom

Summary:  Let’s have a love-in with nature! From boxing hares to barn owls preening, find out how our local animals are creating spectacular displays of pair-bonding. Main image:  1. Chaffinches'...

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The race is on at Finemere Wood

Summary: "there is little time for gazing wondrously at nature" Main image: Written by Charlotte Karmali Volunteer Warden at Finemere Wood, Bucks  read more

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Great nature reserves to visit in March

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Our top 10 wildlife sightings in March

Summary:  Spring is on its way and with it comes woodland flowers, returning migrant birds, and animals and insects making the most of the warmer days. How many of our 10 species will you see or hear...

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Guest blog: 4 easy ways to help your garden birds stay healthy

Summary:  Help your garden birds stay fed, fit and healthy with our simple steps Main image: There’s been a fair bit of coverage in the media recently about a study showing the risks of disease to...

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Serenaded in Finemere Wood

Summary:  After the 'Beast from the East' the Finemere Wood volunteers are greeted by a cheery visitor Main image: Written by Charlotte Karmali Volunteer Warden at Finemere Wood, Bucks  read more

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Great nature reserves to visit in April

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Our top 10 wildlife sightings in April

Summary:  Spring is in full swing, insects are emerging from winter hibernation, flowers are blooming and birds and singing. How many of our 10 species will you see or hear this April? Main image: 1...

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