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Slate Painting

Create a natural memento of your visit to our nature reserve by painting on slate or a pebble.

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Red-breasted merganser

The streamlined red-breasted merganser is a handsome bird and a great fisher - its long, serrated bill helps it to catch and hold its slippery fish prey. It is most commonly spotted around the…

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Wolf spider

The wolf spider can be found in a wide range of habitats, including the garden. It hunts down its prey, leaping on it just like a wolf. Spiders are beneficial neighbours, helping to manage garden…

My Wild Life

My cup of tea

Filip likes to get stuck in – into waders, into water, into peat – out in nature. Having tried various careers, once Filip dipped his toe into the world of conservation he was hooked and knew he…

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Goosander

The streamlined goosander is a handsome bird and a great fisher - its long, serrated bill helps it to catch and hold its slippery fish prey. It nests in riverbank trees, but can be seen on lakes…

My Wild Life

My reward

Carole has been volunteering at Idle Valley for seven years now; whilst she used to get involved with the heavy work out on the reserve, the garden is now her domain, working with the Recovery…

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Wild About Inclusion

This Pride month, our WTSWW staff have taken the lead to talk all about their experience working in conservation.
Species

Fireworks anemone

This rare anemone lives up to its name with a spectacular display of long, white tentacles.

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Sand hopper

Sand Hoppers really live up to their name, jumping high into the air when disturbed.