Habitat Management in Northamptonshire: Wetland Management for Breeding Waders
Laurence Kidd, Nene Valley reserves officer, explains the importance of wetland management in the Nene Wetlands and Summer Leys, to help breeding waders thrive
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Reprofiling Habitats for Waders in the Nene Valley
Nene Valley Reserves Officer, Laurence, Kidd details reprofiling work at Nene Wetlands' Dragonfly Lake and at Summer Leys- plus positive news from recent Wetland Bird Surveys
Celebrating wetlands - where land meets water
We may be a ‘wet’ nation, but wetlands – wildlife-rich, carbon-capturing oases – are in shorter supply than you might think. Wetlands have largely been removed from our landscape, and this loss is…
Another way to see our reserves
Drone technology gives you the chance to see our nature reserves from a whole new angle
Where the WILD things are
A WILDside project update from the Northamptonshire Biodiversity Records Centre
See our reserves from the air
Use of a drone has enabled us to capture dramatic videos of our reserves
Development, planning and growth pressures on wildlife - where we stand
Brian Eversham, Chief Exec of the Wildlife Trust BCN, outlines our stance on the Ox-Cam Arc, and sets out the principles by which this, and any other development, should abide if we are to solve…
Pitsford Water Nature Reserve
A gem of a reserve; a haven for wildfowl and migrating waders
Discover Winter
Winter is one of the best times to see wildlife
Water for Wildlife
Our waterways connect many habitats. Read about our work to restore rivers and improve water quality and habitats for wildlife.
Water spider
There are several species of spider that live in our wetlands, but the water spider is the only one that spends its life under the water. In its pond habitats, it looks silvery because of the air…
Water scorpion
The water scorpion is not a true scorpion, but it certainly looks like one! An underwater predator, it uses its front pincer-like legs to catch its prey. Its tail actually acts as a kind of '…