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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION

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Seasonal wildlife

Follow nature's changes through the year. From the red and gold leaves of autumn to the colourful woodland flowers of spring - there's always something special to see.
Species

Marsh frog

Europe's largest frog is not naturally found in the UK, but was introduced to Kent and has spread throughout the southeast.

Species

Common puffball

This common fungus puffs out clouds of spores when it's mature.

My Wild Life

My wellbeing

My wild life started before I was old enough to walk, being regularly taken by my mother across the Epsom Downs to enjoy fresh air. Moving to rural Staffordshire aged 3, I was incredibly lucky to…

My Wild Life

My family

Rutland Water has been a part of Becky's life since she was 16. She has grown up with the staff and volunteers as her extended family and closest friends. At the age of 16, she met her…

My Wild Life

My gateway

John has been attending the Recovery Project at Idle Valley Nature Reserve for three years. After being diagnosed with dyslexia and getting bullied for several years at school, he was left with…

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Children's Mental Health Week

Looking after our mental health is important. Read about ways to stay wild and well, by connecting with and being in nature.
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Autumn

There is plenty of wildlife to see in autumn. This is a time of nature's plenty, with a wonderful hedgerow harvest of blackberries, rose hips, crab apples, hazelnuts and seeds. Have a look at our top autumn wildlife.
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Wild Isles

Wild Isles is a landmark natural history series showcasing the beauty and global significance of UK nature, presented by Sir David Attenborough and broadcast on BBC One from Sunday 12th March 2023. The five part series will remain available on BBC iPlayer.
Habitat

Freshwater

The rain-soaked lands of Britain and Northern Ireland are rich in rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, canals and ditches. Whether natural or artificial, they are the life-force behind the wildlife we…