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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION

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Where's the birdsong gone?

Birds use their voices for a variety of different reasons, but why does birdsong seem to disappear once summer is over?
Habitat

Chalk reefs

A chalk reef is a natural seabed made from chalk that rises above the surrounding seafloor.

Species

Canada goose

The Canada goose is our most familiar goose, although it is not actually native to the UK. A common and bold bird, it can be found around most parks, lakes, reservoirs and gravel pits.

Species

Risso’s dolphin

Risso’s dolphins are mysterious creatures usually only found in deep, offshore waters.

My Wild Life

My relaxation

Being outdoors and surrounded by nature is important to Keith. Getting out by the river after a day at the office is the perfect wind down.

Species

Moorhen

A familiar black bird of our lakes, ponds and rivers, the moorhen is widespread; look out for its large and untidy-looking nest on the water in spring. It can be distinguished from the similar…

My Wild Life

My homecoming

Juliet Sargeant was first inspired by nature as a child: when she’s working, her mind often wanders back to playing in the woods with her friends.

She left a career in medicine to train as…

Species

Golden eagle

The enigmatic golden eagle disappeared from England and Wales in the 19th century due to severe persecution. Scottish birds suffered from the use of pesticides in the 20th century. Luckily, golden…

My Wild Life

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…