Blog: Conservation

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wigeon in sky

Wigeon lawns at Rutland Water Nature Reserve

Tens of thousands of wildfowl gather at Rutland Water Nature Reserve through the winter months. One of these species visits in particularly high numbers and is one of the reasons that Rutland…

Ducklings

The Dasgupta Review: it's time to invest in nature

Today, we welcome the publication of the Dasgupta Review, an independent review on the economics of biodiversity. But what does it tell us? Elliot Chapman-Jones, Head of Public Affairs, explains…

Winter Crested Tit

Winter Birds in the UK

Reserves Officer Andy Neilson gives an in-depth overview of all the wintering birds that migrate to the UK including where you can find them.

Wildflower

Rainbows of Hope

Local Scout & Guide group leader Melanie Wakley shares with us the community spirit of the Thurnby Scouting & Guiding group who worked together to create a wonderful wildflower meadow on a…

Charnwood forest

Working with landowners for wildlife conservation

Conservation Officer Uta Hamzaoui talks about some of the work she has been doing with landowners in the Charnwood Forest as part of our Charnwood Forest Living Landscape project and why it is…

Water vole

Wandering for Water Voles

Conservation Officer Ben Devine shares some tips on how to track down and experience one of our most endangered yet magical mammals