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Find out about some of the good news stories from our Nature Reserves!
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Keep up to date with the latest stories, research, projects and challenges as we work to tackle the climate and nature crisis.
Wildflower meadow management by Reserves Officer, Tricia Sayle
September, October, and November have seen me and the Muckers cutting several acres of wildflower meadow with “the Decimator” and a brush-cutter. These have then been cleared with rakes,…
Scots pine
The Scots pine is the native pine of Scotland and once stood in huge forests. It suffered large declines, however, as it was felled for timber and fuel. Today, it is making a comeback - good news…
How to use less plastic
Plastic waste and its damaging effect on our seas and natural world has been big news recently. Here's what you can you do about it.
Little cuttlefish
This little cuttlefish really lives up to its name - it only reaches about 5cm long!
Chaffinch
The colourful and delightful chaffinch is a regular garden visitor across the UK. Look out for it hopping about on the ground under birdtables and hedges.
Daddy longlegs
Flitting about the house in summer, the gangly, brown daddy longlegs is familiar to many of us. They are a valuable food source for many birds.
Hedgehog Release
A good news story as The Hedgehog Lady of Peel releases some of her residents!
Nightingale
The melodious song of the nightingale is the most likely sign of this bird being about. Shy and secretive, it sings from dense scrub and woodland, day and night.