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How to attract butterflies to your garden
Learn how to encourage butterflies into your garden with butterfly-friendly plants, butterfly feeders and more.
Danielle Wesley • 13 Mar 2020
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Scotland's Species Champions standing up for wildlife under threat
In our work with Scottish Parliament, we’re engaging politicians with nature through the Species Champion project. Find out who they are and what they do.
Arina Russell • 04 Mar 2020
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Tree ID for kids
Help youngsters learn how to identify trees through the seasons with our tree-spotting activities.
Danielle Wesley • 02 Mar 2020
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British newts: an identification guide
Learn to tell the difference between the UK's three newt species with our quick and easy identification guide.
Amy Lewis • 19 Feb 2020
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Rare wildlife discovered in two Scotland rainforests
A rare rainforest fungus and two tiny fly species never before seen in the UK have been found at two of our Scotland rainforest sites.
George Anderson • 19 Feb 2020
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How to attract bullfinches to your garden
Have you always wanted to see a bullfinch in your garden? Learn how to increase your chances of attracting these beautiful but shy birds.
James Martin • 18 Feb 2020
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Animal migration: why do animals migrate?
Discover why birds and other animals migrate and learn how they complete this astonishing feat without getting lost.
Danielle Wesley • 17 Feb 2020
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Animal tracking: prints and poo identification for kids
Many animals can be hard to spot in the wild, but they leave plenty of clues behind. Learn how to identify animal tracks, poo and other signs.
Danielle Wesley • 17 Feb 2020
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Which birds mate for life? And birds' mating rituals
Find out which birds mate for life and why they do it, plus discover some of the mating rituals they use to attract a long-term partner.
Rachel Hoskins • 14 Feb 2020
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Half term ideas for families
This half term, spend some quality time together outdoors with our fun ideas that will have the whole family putting down their screens!
Rachel Hoskins • 07 Feb 2020