Tag: Wildlife Matters

133 The Wild Waters of Loch Doon

Picture credit Craig Murray Join Wildlife Matters as we explore the wild waters of Loch Doon in South West Scotland The sunset over Loch Doon was one of those rare,… Continue Reading... "133 The Wild Waters of Loch Doon"

130 Wildlife Matters Guide to Hibernation

Welcome to the Wildlife Matters guide to hibernation. As winter’s chill deepens and daylight fades, we bundle up in cosy layers. Meanwhile, animals must transform their routines to outwit the… Continue Reading... "130 Wildlife Matters Guide to Hibernation"

Britain’s Protected Wildlife Species Part One Mammals

Wildlife Matters campaigns for better protection for our native wildlife. Still, Wildlife protection can be a contentious issue, which is why we want to explain what wildlife protection is and… Continue Reading... "Britain’s Protected Wildlife Species Part One Mammals"

124 Chalk Streams River Lavant

Today, we are walking along one of the local chalk streams, the River Lavant, but for those of you not in the south of England, let me tell you about… Continue Reading... "124 Chalk Streams River Lavant"

123 Nature Connections – Mental Health and Wellbeing

Wildlife Matters Investigates looks at how nature connections can help with your mental health and wellbeing. Continue Reading... "123 Nature Connections – Mental Health and Wellbeing"

In today’s chaotic world, many of us are increasingly aware of our health and well-being. A key aspect of this awareness is the importance of spending more time in nature. Continue Reading... "123 Nature Connections – Mental Health and Wellbeing"

122 A solstice walk to Avalon Marshes

In recent years, we have celebrated the summer solstice at some of the most iconic solstice sites, such as Stonehenge and Glastonbury Tor and this year we take a Solstice… Continue Reading... "122 A solstice walk to Avalon Marshes"

121 London’s Wildest Places – Walthamstow Wetlands Part Two

Wildlife Matters returns to East London for Part Two of London’s Wildest Places – Walthamstow Wetlands, the iconic Walthamstow reservoirs, a series of lakes and reservoirs that provide drinking water to much of London on a vast 211-hectare site protected as an SSSI. Continue Reading... "121 London’s Wildest Places – Walthamstow Wetlands Part Two"

119 Midsummer Moth Walk

This week, join Wildlife Matters for a Midsummer Moth Walk. June is heading towards the peak of moth activity and a great month to find some fabulous moths. June’s specialities include the Hawkmoths, which are colourful, big, impressive creatures. Continue Reading... "119 Midsummer Moth Walk "

116 Exploring Winnie the Pooh’s 100 Acre Wood

114 A Winter Wildlife Walk around Pagham Harbour

It’s a crisp November morning when I arrive for a winter walk around Pagham Harbour Continue Reading... "114 A Winter Wildlife Walk around Pagham Harbour"

111 Fascinating Wild Plants You Can Find in Winter Part One

Today, Wildlife Matters has come to explore the High Weald in Flatropers Wood, a beautiful 38-hectare woodland, to search for some of the fascinating wild plants that you can find in the winter Continue Reading... "111 Fascinating Wild Plants You Can Find in Winter Part One"

110 Embracing Nature through Storytelling – New Year Special

For our New Year special, Wildlife Matters is embracing nature through storytelling by delving into the folklore of nature and wildlife in a Special Storytelling Event. So join us around the campfire at the heart of the Dark Wood for the second of our stories. Continue Reading... "110 Embracing Nature through Storytelling – New Year Special"

108 Identifying Wildlife Tracks in the Snow

Join Wildlife Matters as we head out into the snowy winter woodland to identify wildlife tracks in the snow The snow was still falling when I arrived at the woodland… Continue Reading... "108 Identifying Wildlife Tracks in the Snow"

106 A Winter Wildlife Walk

As I awoke, I was greeted by winter’s transformative touch. Overnight, a pristine layer of snow had gracefully draped the earth, casting a spell of ethereal beauty. Join me for… Continue Reading... "106 A Winter Wildlife Walk"

105 Wildlife Matters Top Tips for Caring for Wildlife in Your Garden During Winter

Winter can be harsh for wildlife, with plummeting temperatures and limited food supplies. Here are Wildlife Matters’ Top Tips for Caring for Wildlife in Your Garden During Winter, offering practical… Continue Reading... "105 Wildlife Matters Top Tips for Caring for Wildlife in Your Garden During Winter"

101 Exploring Scotland’s Ancient Rainforest

This is the start of a very special and pretty unique adventure exploring Scotland’s ancient rainforest. We are in Argyll, in the west of Scotland, in October. There are many… Continue Reading... "101 Exploring Scotland’s Ancient Rainforest"

100 Wildlife Matters Podcast at 50 – A Celebration!

Wildlife Matters at 50 – A Celebration Can you believe it? Reaching 50 episodes is a huge milestone! Welcome to our review of over 50 episodes of the Wildlife Matters podcast. This also answers most of the questions you sent me for the Q&A you asked for. I thought it would be good to combine them into our 50th celebrations. Continue Reading... "100 Wildlife Matters Podcast at 50 – A Celebration!"

096 – London’s Wildest Places – Sydenham Hill Wood

London’s Wildest Places is a new series exploring the wildest places in the capital to see wildlife and nature. London is one of the greenest cities in the world, with some famous parks and green spaces, but there are also some wild places where you can escape the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse yourself in less well-known nature. Continue Reading... "096 – London’s Wildest Places – Sydenham Hill Wood"

071 A meander around the Mens Nature Reserve

The Mens Nature Reserve, an ancient woodland in Sussex with a rich history, showcases Anglo-Saxon remnants. Grassy tracks lead to an old saw pit and a remarkable wild service tree, thought to be centuries old. The woodland boasts diverse flora and fauna, including rare fungi and numerous bat species. The exploration continues beyond the woodland into Badlands Meadow, where vibrant wildflowers and herbs thrive. Join us for part two, exploring more natural wonders. Continue Reading... "071 A meander around the Mens Nature Reserve"

057 – Hoglets – All about baby hedgehogs

Hoglets are baby hedgehogs. In this article, part of the Wildlife Matters All About Hedgehogs series, we look at Hoglets, which are Baby Hedgehogs. Continue Reading... "057 – Hoglets – All about baby hedgehogs"

041 – Fascinating Foxy Facts

Wildlife Matters adores the red Fox. They are beautiful, intelligent, and family-orientated wild animals that are generally misunderstood. That’s why we wanted to share some fascinating Foxy Facts that show what incredible animals red foxes are. Continue Reading... "041 – Fascinating Foxy Facts"

039- Game shooting or ‘shame’ shooting

Every year, around 50 million non-native, factory-farmed pheasants and red-legged partridges are released into the British countryside—purely to be killed by shooters. This massive influx of non-native birds devastates our native wildlife Continue Reading... "039- Game shooting or ‘shame’ shooting"

000 An Introduction to Wildlife Matters

Wildlife Matters is building a community based on collaboratively working towards a vision for a better future for humans and animals on theis wonderous planet we call home. Continue Reading... "000 An Introduction to Wildlife Matters"