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The Hedgehog

Hedgehog survey results 2024

We conducted our annual Hedgehog Hotspots survey again this autumn, now in its sixth year. Here's what we learned about how these much-loved creatures are faring in our region.

Great crested newt and smooth newts. Credit: Will Sheppard, Senior Conservation Officer.

Know your newt!

Do you know your newt? Read on for facts and identification tips for your own newt knowledge, plus pointers on creating pond habitats.

A peregrine falcon sitting on a post with a gold medal photoshopped on it

Going for gold

It's time for the Olympics and Paralympics!

What British wildlife would make it on to Team GB though? 🥇

Sharks, skates and rays, oh my!

Between mysterious stingray pregnancies and great news about eggcases, it's time to talk sharks, skates and rays!

A pair of swans facing each other on a pond with their necks making a heart shape

Our Valentine's wildlife favourites

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner we thought we’d ask our staff about some of the wildlife that really sets their hearts racing.

A hedgehog feeding

Hedgehog survey results 2023

Now in its fifth year, we conducted our annual Hedgehog Hotspots survey once again this autumn. Hundreds of you took the time to report your sightings; here’s what we learned about how hedgehogs…

A bittern in reeds

Boom bang a bang bittern

This weekend the UK will be welcoming song-lovers from across the globe as Liverpool hosts the Eurovision Song Contest. But Eurovision fans aren’t the only visitors flocking to our shores ... Lunt…

Close up of octopus

Five nature supermums

Mums come in all shapes and sizes and these supermums stop at nothing to ensure the survival of the next generation.

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