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A tawny owl landing on an old wooden post or tree trunk with wings outstretched and silhouetted against a full moon.

Spooky October!

It’s that time of year again when we enjoy spine-tingling tales of the supernatural! For centuries plants and animals have been associated with terrifying ghosts, omens of doom and things that go…

Dormouse on blackberries

Bountiful September!

September arrives with a rich harvest of fruits and nuts and although the weather may still be fair, the rapidly shortening days are a signal to wildlife that its time to take action – the cold,…

What's happening out there in June?

At last, summer is in sight! And while we lounge in the sunshine, lets spare a thought for all of nature’s exhausted parents! By June the annual baby boom is all around us.

Robin perched on a frosty branch

Festive myths and folklore

Sophie Baker, communications officer at Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire Wildlife Trust, explores our native species that have become enduring cultural symbols in festive myths…

Brown long-eared bat

Let’s chat about bats this Bat Week!

October is Bat Awareness Month, and Bat Week is an integral part of raising awareness about bats. Held from the 24th to 31st October, Bat Week is an international celebration designed to highlight…

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