Think you know what wildlife lives near you? Think again. Chances are, there’s a lot more out there then you realise! In fact, most wildlife is pretty elusive and will go undetected in front of your eyes and ears. In the UK, we have a whole host of interesting mammals that we only bump into … Continue reading How to use a camera trap to discover local wildlife
Whether it’s a fly in your home or a beetle in your back garden, insects are everywhere! They’re a brilliant way to connect with nature not only because they’re easy to find, but as you delve deeper, you’ll discover fascinating lifecycles, superb survival strategies, and beautiful morphologies, right on your doorstep! In this blog post, … Continue reading Common insects to spot in your garden or daily exercise during spring
You could be forgiven for thinking that 'wildlife gardening' and 'rewilding' appeal to very different audiences. For me, and my own set of stereotypes, any reference to wildlife gardening used to evoke an image of octagenarian garden centre patrons browsing the latest range of bird feeders. Rewilding seemed to be a euphemism for importing wolves. … Continue reading How to rewild your garden
Last year we put a camera trap up in our garden in South London. It's a pretty typical garden and we haven't done anything special to attract wildlife - other than a couple of bird feeders. We wanted to see what was around us and get a bit more of an insight into the lives … Continue reading Camera trapping in London
As the world goes into isolation and we're increasingly cut off from the outside world (especially those without gardens) it's increasingly important to find new ways to connect with nature. So as part of our LocalWild campaign we've put together a list of 15 ways to connect with nature in isolation. If you've got any … Continue reading 15 ways to connect with nature in isolation
In the UK, the beginning of the COVID19 quarantine coincided with the Spring equinox. In the southern hemisphere, it's the beginning of Autumn. At this moment, some 4,000 years ago, Mayans gather to watch a shadowy snake slither across the majestic Pyramid of Kukulkan, celebrating the Return of the Sun Serpent. Pagans and Celts dance … Continue reading Going Wild in Isolation
