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A collection of articles giving hints on diverse subjects

Wildlife gardening

Video series: how to create a wildlife friendly garden …
 An introduction
Feeding the birds
Nest boxes
The benefits of dead wood
Places to go for wildlife gardening info
Making a home for bumble bees

 

How to take great  wildlife photos

 

 

 

How to dissect owl pellets

 

 

 

How to build a diy pond

 

 

 

How to make a feeder

 

 

 

How to attract insects

 

 

 

 

Latest

  • Rare sightings on our Eastern reserves
  • The Natural World – August 2026
  • Connections down the ages – Torpel and the Bayeux Tapestry
  • How do spiders spin their web?
  • The Natural World – June-July 2026
  • The Wasp spiders are back
  • Have you seen Georgie our most travelled member?
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The Trust is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation and a charity registered in England  and Wales no: 1180626

As a charity we depend on membership and donations. If you would like to support our work, the best way is to click below to join our community. Alternatively please consider making a donation.

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