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10 amazing mammal migrations
Here are some of the world’s most amazing migrations, from the best-known wildebeest in the Serengeti to the not so famous bearded pig in South East Asia – in 1983 the number migrating through the rainforests of Borneo was estimated at one million.
How to grow an oak tree from an acorn
Autumn is the perfect time to try growing an oak tree, here's how
How and where to watch whales and dolphins in the UK
Catch all the action as spectacular cetaceans swim by UK shores
How to identify wildlife paths and beds
Tall vegetation in midsummer makes it easy to spot the regular paths that wild animals take - and where they rested.
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How to identify mammal bones on the seashore
Mammal expert Steve Harris discusses which mammal bones you might find washed ashore, and how to identify them.
How to identify baby birds
Identify common baby birds with this handy chart
How to photograph a spider's web
Spiders' webs are great photographic subjects – you can get close, they can’t run away and they offer plenty of scope for creative techniques says Sam Hobson
Best garden bird feeders: attract birds to your garden
Spot wild birds from the comfort of your home! These bird feeders bring wildlife to you, and help support birds through the winter months.
Best bird tables: how to choose the best table to get more birds into your garden
Attract birds into your wildlife garden with a bird table. We’ve shared a selection of our favourite bird tables – including hanging, standalone and ground bird tables – to suit a range of styles and budgets.
Identify Wildlife
Roe deer guide: what they eat, how big they are and how to age a roe deer by their antlers
Learn all about the roe deer, Britain's most widespread deer
Heron vs egret: what's the difference between these two leggy, long-necked, elegant birds?
Know your herons from your egrets? Tom Hibbert from The Wildlife Trusts takes a look at some of the differences…
Peregrine falcon guide: where they live, what they eat and how peregrines hunt
Peregrines are the ultimate urban predator. Learn all about them, including how to spot them ‘stooping’ to catch prey
Make Things
How to make blackberry whisky and chocolate gateau
This delicious vegan blackberry and chocolate cake is decadent without being overly rich or sweet, making it practically impossible to stop at one slice.
How to make blackberry cordial
This blackberry cordial is easy to make and tastes divine; it has a deep, intense, fruity flavour.
How to make rosebay willowherb tea (Ivan's tea)
This traditional Russian tea recipe uses rosebay willowherb, also known as bombweed, fireweed and blooming Sally.
Photograph Wildlife
How to take great underwater photos of wildlife
Taking a camera beneath the surface of the water opens a whole new world of creative opportunity. Here's how to get started in the exciting field of underwater photography.
Camera manual settings explained: how to use manual settings to take stunning photographs
Master your camera’s manual settings and you’ll bring a new level of creativity to your photographs
How to photograph the movement and motion of wildlife
Hunting, fleeing, feeding, playing and even sleeping… it’s a great achievement to capture a slice of animal action
Watch Wildlife
Best places to see marsh harriers sky-dancing
Spring is the best time to watch marsh harriers as they display over reedbeds.
Garden wildlife to spot throughout the year: what's likely to be living in - and visiting - your garden?
What wildlife could you see in your garden throughout the year - if you're lucky? We take a look....
Where and when to see courting and mating adders
Adder courtship was one of the star turns of Sir David Attenborough's Wild Isles, but there's more to this ritual than you may realise
Wildlife Gardening
Best five bird feeds for garden birds
Many of us enjoy feeding our garden birds — but which bird feed is best to use, particularly in winter when many birds heavily rely on the food placed in your bird feeder? Here are five of our top expert choices to help you decide.
No Mow May 2023: the best excuse for not mowing the lawn
Banish your lawnmower to the shed this May and take part in No Mow May. Watch beautiful flowers come into bloom and help pollinators such as bees, butterflies and beetles.
How to make the best lawn for wildlife
A healthy lawn can be a huge benefit to wildlife, with long grass areas and wildflowers providing food and shelter to insects, birds and amphibians, as well as looking great! Jane Taylor, volunteer with Devon Wildlife Trust, shares her expert tips to making the best lawn for wildlife