Bittern
The shy and retiring bittern is a master of blending in and can be very difficult to spot in its reedbed home. It does sound like a booming foghorn, however, when it calls, so can often be heard…
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peregrine falcon credit Bertie Gregory - Bertie Gregory/2020VISION
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Winter moth
One of the few moths that fly in winter, often seen in car headlights.
Wild events this winter
Join London Wildlife Trust this winter for some wild events
Winter wildlife spotter
Even in winter, nature is full of life waiting to be discovered. Wrap up warm and keep an eye out for these fascinating creatures and resilient plants thriving in the colder months.
Celebrating International Bog Day with Keeping it Wild Trainee Martina
This Sunday 26th July 2020 we will be celebrating International Bog Day! In anticipation of this, here’s a bit about bogs, and why they are so important to the environment, ecology and wildlife.…
Great days out this winter
From wild reservoirs and leafy woodland glades to mini wetland wildernesses, there’s always something exciting to discover. Find a wild space close to you this winter.
Winter work in wildlife
Musings from Keeping it Wild Trainee Dan
A Londoner’s guide to International Bat Weekend by Keeping it Wild Trainee Charlie
The end of August is fast approaching, which spells the end of sun, heatwaves and practical conservation days spent clinging to the migrating shadow of the only tree in the meadow whilst trying to…
Roseate tern
This elegant tern is named for the rosy flush to its summer plumage. With just one regular nesting colony, it is the rarest breeding seabird in the UK.
Little tern
Found around our coasts during the breeding season, the little tern is a diminutive seabird. Despite its size, it performs remarkable aerial courtship displays.
Sandwich tern
Found around our coasts during the breeding season, the large Sandwich tern can be spotted diving into the sea for fish such as sandeels. It nests in colonies on sand and shingle beaches, and…
Common tern
During the breeding season, the common tern can be seen around our coasts and also inland at gravel pits, reservoirs and lakes. It nests in noisy colonies and can be spotted plunge-diving for fish…