Blog: Winter wildlife

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Tree planting guards

Tree Planting in the Nene Wetlands and Summer Leys!

We've been busy planting trees in the Nene Wetlands and Summer Leys, to combat the effects of ash dieback and to aid the process of natural regeneration after tree removal. We're also…

Close up of a small patch of snowdrops, on the side of a footpath with someone walking by

A Flurry of Snowdrops

A favourite wildlife spot at this time of year are snowdrops - they look so delicate and yet, whilst other plants lie dormant tucked up nice and snug under the soil, the snowdrop bursts out…

Waxwing

Waxwing winters

Discover the bird that’s a favourite amongst birdwatchers, despite the fact that most rarely see one.

Redwing by Chris Gomersall/2020VISION

Winter thrushes

With the exception of the ring ouzel, you can find all our thrushes in winter, and they are quite easy to identify. All are small to medium sized birds with an upright stance, often found feeding…

Haws on hawthorn bush

Wildlife From Home: Winter Food

On walks this winter, keep an eye out for berries, fruit and flowers advises Sian Williams, Senior Research and Monitoring Officer

Sunset by Rebecca Neal

The Positives of Winter

Communities and Wildlife Officer Rebecca Neal highlights her favourite winter wildlife

Short-eared owl in winter

Wildlife in Winter

Winter is a wild and savage environment but also one full of natural beauty for those intrepid enough to seek it.

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