Birds and Bushes
Birds are some of the easiest wildlife to spot in your garden. This download gives tips on how to attract birds to your garden.
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Identify birds of prey
The UK is home to a variety of birds of prey - predatory birds equipped with sharp talons and hooked bills. This page will help you identify common birds of prey as well as some rarer species.
Identify garden birds
Can you spot Britain's top ten garden birds in your garden? Find out how to identify common garden birds and how you can attract birds to your garden.
Birds on the move
For many birdwatchers, autumn is the most exciting time of year. But what are they so excited about?
Wildlife
Information on the UK's wildlife and habitats - from birds, bees and dragonflies to wildflowers and ancient trees.
Protecting nesting birds on Dorset heaths
From March to July, people are asked to keep dogs on leads and stay on the paths to protect nesting birds on Dorset's heaths. Our guest author, Dr Lesley Haskins tells us about these special…
Fleet Explorer
Take a boat trip on the Fleet lagoon to find out about Chesil Beach, the little tern colony and all the wildlife that call it home.
International Beaver Day: The birds and beavers
This International Beaver Day, Assistant Rivers and Wetlands Conservation Officer, Hannah Divine, shines a light on the incredible impact the beavers at the Dorset Beaver Project site have had on…
How to feed birds in your garden
Attract birds all year round by creating a wildlife-friendly garden
Autumn birds of Chesil Beach and the Fleet Lagoon
Community Ranger, Abi Mustard, talks about some of the fascinating birds you might see on Chesil Beach and the Fleet Lagoon this autumn.
Water for wildlife
Like us, insects, birds, amphibians and mammals all need water to survive. So, whether you have a patio or balcony, an allotment, or garden, it is important to provide water to help wildlife…
How to provide bushes for nesting birds
In the spring, birds choose the best locations to build nests, so why not offer them a safe place to settle?