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    Bird song identification: UK garden birds 

    Whether you're looking to learn a new skill or simply find out who's taking centre stage, our simple guide will introduce you to the top garden regulars.

    Amy Lewis  •  01 May 2020

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    Red admiral butterfly: identification and recording

    Learn how to identify red admiral butterflies, their caterpillars and pupae with our handy guide, and record your sightings with Nature's Calendar.

    Amy Lewis  •  24 Apr 2020

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    Seven edible weeds: foraging in your garden

    If you're a fan of foraging but missing roaming the woods and hedgerows right now, go in search of some edible plants that are closer to home. Here are seven edible garden weeds to look out for.

    Helen Keating  •  23 Apr 2020

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    Nature activities for kids to do at home - part five 

    Discover part five in our series of fun nature activities for kids to do at home, including creating mud pies, writing a nature diary, making a fairy door and more.

    Hannah Vickers  •  20 Apr 2020

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    How to build a bee hotel

    Help bees by building them a bee hotel to lay their eggs. Read our step-by-step guide.

    Hannah Vickers  •  17 Apr 2020

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    Woodland Walks podcast with Adam Shaw – Smithills Estate, Bolton

    An enormous, rugged landscape with a mosaic of valuable habitats and far-reaching views make Smithills a true treasure trove for wildlife and people.

    Adam Shaw  •  16 Apr 2020

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    Nature activities for kids to do at home - part four

    Discover part four of our series of nature activities for kids to do at home. Keep the kids busy with welly walks, texture hunts and bluebell crafts.

    Danielle Wesley  •  15 Apr 2020

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    Nature activities for kids to do at home - part three 

    Take a look at part three of our kids' nature activities to do at home, including flower pressing, Easter egg hunts and lots more.

    Danielle Wesley  •  09 Apr 2020

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    Are bluebells poisonous? And more bluebell facts

    Find out all about bluebells, including if they’re poisonous, when to see them and lots of other bluebell facts. 

    Hannah Vickers  •  06 Apr 2020

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    5 nature activities to do at home during self-isolation

    Like us, you may be missing spending time exploring your favourite woods, but we’ve got you covered. From your garden, local walk, or favourite armchair, here are five great ways to immerse yourself in nature.

    Charlie Mellor  •  06 Apr 2020

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