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Chiffchaff or willow warbler? How to tell the difference
Chiffchaffs and willow warblers migrate to our shores every spring. Can you tell them apart? Discover the differences in appearance, call and habitat.
Alex Marshall • 03 Feb 2025
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What is the difference between a frog and a toad?
Find out the difference between our two favourite amphibians, the frog and the toad.
Charlotte Varela • 23 Feb 2024
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What is the difference between a newt and a lizard?
Found a small, brown, cold-blooded animal and not sure what it might be? You're not alone! Our guide looks at the telltale signs for separating your newts from your lizards.
Amy Lewis • 25 Mar 2022
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How to make bramble whisky: recipe for blackberry liqueur
Read our simple and easy recipe for this delicious foraged blackberry liqueur, or bramble whisky. You'll love this homemade tipple, it's sure to impress!
George Anderson • 12 Aug 2019
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Life cycle of a frog: how do amphibians reproduce?
This time of year is perfect for spotting amphibians on their way to mate. Find out how they attract mates, reproduce and develop.
Rachel Hoskins • 09 Apr 2019
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The benefits of exercising in nature
Find out why exercising in woodland can benefit your workout, boost your mood and improve your wellbeing.
Hannah Vickers • 14 Jan 2019
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What is a minibeast? And other bug facts
Creepy crawlies are fascinating! But what is a minibeast? Where do they live? And what do they eat? Find out all about them with our minibeast facts.
Danielle Wesley • 13 May 2019
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What is hoar frost and how does it form?
Discover what hoar frost looks like, how it got its name and the conditions it needs to form.
Emilie Bonnevay • 21 Feb 2019
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How to make a bug hotel
Find out how to support insects and other minibeasts in your garden by building your own bug hotel.
Danielle Wesley • 06 Feb 2026