Daddy longlegs
Flitting about the house in summer, the gangly, brown daddy longlegs is familiar to many of us. They are a valuable food source for many birds.
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My new life
Working full time in a windowless room cut Sonja off from the natural world around her; but spending time in wild places has helped her to discover herself since a shock diagnosis two years ago.…
Mothers in Nature
For Mother's Day, we’re celebrating all the incredible mums in the animal kingdom! From marine mammals to insects, each has a unique way of raising their young.
Great black-backed gull
This huge gull can be seen around most of the UK's coasts in summer, with some venturing inland in winter.
Halloween/Nos Galan Gaeaf Scavenger Hunt
Halloween/Nos Galan Gaeaf Scavenger Hunt is a self led outdoor activity to find special 'ingredients' for a potion.
My bigger picture
Acclaimed underwater photographer Paul Naylor has been diving and capturing images of life in the waters around the British coast for years, with over 2,000 dives to his name. He knows the impact…
Discover Castle Woods - Tree Lungwort
Learn more about the wildlife that calls Castle Woods home.
Discover Castle Woods - Tawny Owls
Learn more about the wildlife that calls Castle Woods home.
Discover Castle Woods - Bluebells
Learn more about the wildlife that calls Castle Woods home.
Discover Castle Woods - Bats
Learn more about the wildlife that calls Castle Woods home.
Become a local planning champion
You can help wildlife and nature recovery by actively participating in the planning system. Rather than only reacting to potentially damaging planning applications, it’s more effective to change the policies that govern planning decisions.
Brambling
These winter visitors are close relatives of the chaffinch and can often be found in the same flocks, where their white rump and nasal calls give them away.