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Trees woods and wildlife
Scottish wildcat
Stealthy, rugged, not your average mog. The Scottish wildcat prowls select Scottish woods, spending its time hunting and protecting its territory. Known as the Highland tiger, this highly endangered species needs remote woodland to survive.
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Foraging in October: which wild mushrooms can you eat?
Explore the world of foraging with these top wild fungi picking and cooking tips. Here are five edible fungi that are easy to identify.
Helen Keating • 29 Oct 2018
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Trees woods and wildlife
Stoat
Fast and definitely furious. The stoat is not afraid to take on prey more than five times its size. Up trees or underground, there are few places this potent predator won’t go in search of its next meal.
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Foraging in September: edible wild plants and berries to look out for
Ten edible wild plants and mushrooms to forage for in September, with tips on what to look for and how to gather and eat them.
Rory Morrow • 25 Sept 2024
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7 ways for kids to help garden wildlife
Read our top tips on how kids can help support garden wildlife, from planting trees to making a bug hotel.
Danielle Wesley • 18 Aug 2021
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How to make a nature trail for kids
Make your family’s woodland walks extra fun by following our top tips to create your own nature trail.
Danielle Wesley • 15 Jul 2019
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How to whittle for kids and beginners
Follow our easy whittling instructions for children and beginners with guidance, safety tips and project ideas.
Rachel Hoskins • 02 May 2019
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UK bats: a guide to bats in your garden
Explore the most likely bats you'll spot from your garden and how to help them out with our biodiversity-boosting gardening tips.
Helen Keating • 22 May 2020
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Rook, crow or raven? How to tell the difference
Crows, rooks and ravens are all part of the crow family and can be tricky to identify. Here are our tips on how to tell them apart.
Sally Bavin • 14 Jan 2020
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Trees woods and wildlife
Pear, Plymouth
Rare, charming, foul-smelling. Plymouth pear was named after where it was found in the 1800s. Its fruit feeds wildlife, and its blossom, though beautiful, has quite a smell.