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A spectacular view of the milky way above dark hills. An orange glow can be seen just above the hills

Don’t miss December’s cosmic shower!

It may be dark and dreary, but December is a magical time of the year to be out under the stars. Discover what you might see with this guest blog from Richard Darn, a lifelong stargazer who helps…

The living dead

Tim Hill, Conservation Manager with Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust, is an enthusiast for dead and rotten wood and the animals that depend on it. Read on and find out why decaying trunks,…

A common sexton beetle, black with orange bands across its back, climbs a plant stem

Nature's undertakers

Discover the brilliance of burying beetles with Dr Ellie Bladon, an evolutionary ecologist based in the Department of Zoology at the University of Cambridge.

A painting of a kingfisher in a sketchbook, with a sketch of a grasshopper just above it

How to start a nature journal

As we approach 30 Days Wild, wildlife illustrator Jamey Douglas explains how you can get closer to nature by starting a nature journal!

A redwing perched on a berry-laden branch

Birds on the move

For many birdwatchers, autumn is the most exciting time of year. But what are they so excited about?