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Common box
Common box grows in woodlands and scrub in southern England, with notable populations in the Chilterns, Cotswolds and North Downs. A familiar evergreen tree, it has shiny, dark green, oval leaves…
My coffee shop
Friends Dawn and Ann meet up every fortnight for a walk and a catch up on one of their local nature reserves.
Our nest camera...
Our headquarters at Bickley Hall Farm are playing host to a new family of swallows – and even better we have managed to capture their antics on film!
How to build a bat box
Build your own bat box and give a bat a safe place to roost.
How to build a swift box
Swifts like to leave their nests by dropping into the air from the entrance. This is why they often choose to set up camp in the eaves of buildings. If you have a wall that's at least five…
How to build a bird box
With natural nesting sites in decline, adding a nestbox to your garden can make all the difference to your local birds.
Bird's-nest orchid
The Bird's-nest orchid gets its name from its nest-like tangle of roots. Unlike other green plants, it doesn’t get its energy from sunlight. Instead, it grows as a parasite on tree roots, so…
Think outside the box for nestbox week
Cheshire Wildlife Trust is urging people think about installing homes for more unusual feathered neighbours for National Nestbox Week running to February 21.
My project
Craig gives up his time volunteering in the Bluebell Community Garden. Transforming the garden into a positive space for local people to enjoy, Craig has felt himself become relaxed and happier,…
Ground nest alert! Dog walkers must lead the way...
Leads are essential to prevent dogs harming ground-nesting birds, say The Wildlife Trusts