• Editor's Choice
  • New Gear & Tech
    • A closer look at SWAROVSKI OPTIK's CL Pocket compact binoculars for wildlife watching on the fly
    • Country Innovation Mendip Jackets to finally hit the shops next month after a 2 year wait
    • New compact binoculars from SWAROVSKI OPTIK released for those looking for a lightweight travel companion
    • Learn more about Digiscoping and Phonescoping wildlife
    • SWAROVSKI OPTIK offers new accessories for customers with the launch of their gear collection
    • SWAROVSKI OPTIK announces largest objective module ever made for wildlife watchers
    • OXAZ unveils OVERCAP - the World's first rigid, all-weather removable hood for wildlife watchers
    • SWAROVSKI OPTIK announces new NL Pure binoculars - bringing new levels of performance and comfort for wildlife watchers
    • Experience wildlife in fabulous detail with your whole family using these Kowa garden sets
    • The lowdown on Kowa's BDII-HD wide angle binoculars
    • SWAROVSKI OPTIK changes the game of animal identification with release of their digital guide and mammals ID app
    • Canon launches two new practical pairs of binoculars including the world's lightest binoculars with image stabilisation technology
    • SWAROVSKI OPTIK have released an updated version of their popular digiscoping adapter for iPhone 8 owners
  • News & Features
    • In Your Garden >
      • Innovative 'smart' nest box to launch kickstarter campaign
      • Wake up to wildlife with the new Big Wild Breakfast on June 1 which kicks off the 30 Days Wild Challenge!
      • Walk for wildlife this autumn!
      • Are bats spreading the coronavirus? This and other similar questions debunked by industry expert
      • 7 simple tips on how to improve your gardens for hedgehogs safety and wellbeing
      • New ‘wild’ home learning hub helps parents be fun science teachers
      • Online nature activities to help you get through Covid-19 lockdown
      • Birds of a feather get hot in this weather
      • 30 Days Wild returns for a fabulous fifth year
      • Proof that feeding garden birds has led to population increases in over 30 species since the 1970's
      • Five of our favourite springtime wildlife sights and sounds
      • Five essential things to look for when choosing a nest box for outside your home or garden
      • Top tips to help your garden birds survive winter
    • Nature Reserves >
      • Good news! The Wildlife Trusts are to receive nearly £2 million to restore land for nature and tackle climate change
      • WWT to re-open 6 wetland centres in England after Covid-19 crisis
      • Start 2019 in style with a trip to one of these famous five nature reserves
      • The annual ‘swanfall’ at WWT Slimbridge has started with a flurry of Bewick’s swans arriving for the winter
      • Where can you watch owls in the UK? Plan your trip with Wildlife24/7's six best places to watch owls this winter
      • A starling spectacular!
      • Eels at WWT reserve being microchipped to track movements of a species on the brink
      • Endangered beetle hides out at WWT Welney
    • Bugs >
      • New online tool opens up the world of bats, bush-crickets and small mammals
    • Birds >
      • >> Birding247.co.uk
      • BTO ask British public to participate in a national study of Tawny Owls and their calling behaviour this autumn and winter
      • The prestigious Bird Photographer of the Year (BPOTY) competition has announced the 2018 winners
    • Mammals >
      • 2021 will be a record year for Beaver releases in Britain
      • One of Britain's rarest mammals returns to Forest of Dean
    • Marine >
      • Easing of Covid restrictions in 2020 produced once in a lifetime wildlife watching opportunities for UK's population
      • Get ready to dive into National Marine Week 2019!
      • Shoresearch: new project launches to help count marine life on UK shores
    • Travel >
      • Safari
      • Islands
      • Oceans
      • Europe
      • South America
      • UK & Ireland
      • Survival & Awareness
  • Conservation
    • HS2 - new report details vast scale of destruction and impact to nature
    • New film from Sir David Attenborough and The Wildlife Trusts calls for nature’s recovery
    • UK's wildlife continues to decline according to new state of nature report
    • UK Government considering badger cull in new areas
    • Wetnose Day Announce Amanda Holden as the Animal Loving Celebrity for Wetnose Day 2019!
    • Stars speak up for wildlife in new film trailer hitting cinemas this weekend
    • Swifts are in need of our help as numbers halve in just 20 years
    • The Wildlife Trusts condemn HS2 phase 2B draft environmental statement - impact on wild plants and animals will be devastating
    • It could become legal to kill wild barnacle geese in the UK in the near future, if a proposal by Norway to the EU is adopted
    • Major project to safeguard Orkney’s internationally important native wildlife wins National Lottery and LIFE support
    • Kate Humble becomes new President of WWT
  • Photography & Video
    • Equipment Reviews >
      • Gitzo's new 2 way fluid tripod head for wildlife observers using medium-sized scopes and camera lenses up to 200mm
    • Technique & Insights >
      • Chris Fallows: Ocean, Earth and Air - in his own words
    • Contests >
      • The Wall Of Fame 2019 Wildlife Photography Competition - Winner
      • Wall OF Fame 2019 Powered by SWAROVSKI OPTIK
      • Celebrate the magic of the UK’s wildlife with the new Back from the Brink Film and Photography Competition
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  • Editor's Choice
  • New Gear & Tech
    • A closer look at SWAROVSKI OPTIK's CL Pocket compact binoculars for wildlife watching on the fly
    • Country Innovation Mendip Jackets to finally hit the shops next month after a 2 year wait
    • New compact binoculars from SWAROVSKI OPTIK released for those looking for a lightweight travel companion
    • Learn more about Digiscoping and Phonescoping wildlife
    • SWAROVSKI OPTIK offers new accessories for customers with the launch of their gear collection
    • SWAROVSKI OPTIK announces largest objective module ever made for wildlife watchers
    • OXAZ unveils OVERCAP - the World's first rigid, all-weather removable hood for wildlife watchers
    • SWAROVSKI OPTIK announces new NL Pure binoculars - bringing new levels of performance and comfort for wildlife watchers
    • Experience wildlife in fabulous detail with your whole family using these Kowa garden sets
    • The lowdown on Kowa's BDII-HD wide angle binoculars
    • SWAROVSKI OPTIK changes the game of animal identification with release of their digital guide and mammals ID app
    • Canon launches two new practical pairs of binoculars including the world's lightest binoculars with image stabilisation technology
    • SWAROVSKI OPTIK have released an updated version of their popular digiscoping adapter for iPhone 8 owners
  • News & Features
    • In Your Garden >
      • Innovative 'smart' nest box to launch kickstarter campaign
      • Wake up to wildlife with the new Big Wild Breakfast on June 1 which kicks off the 30 Days Wild Challenge!
      • Walk for wildlife this autumn!
      • Are bats spreading the coronavirus? This and other similar questions debunked by industry expert
      • 7 simple tips on how to improve your gardens for hedgehogs safety and wellbeing
      • New ‘wild’ home learning hub helps parents be fun science teachers
      • Online nature activities to help you get through Covid-19 lockdown
      • Birds of a feather get hot in this weather
      • 30 Days Wild returns for a fabulous fifth year
      • Proof that feeding garden birds has led to population increases in over 30 species since the 1970's
      • Five of our favourite springtime wildlife sights and sounds
      • Five essential things to look for when choosing a nest box for outside your home or garden
      • Top tips to help your garden birds survive winter
    • Nature Reserves >
      • Good news! The Wildlife Trusts are to receive nearly £2 million to restore land for nature and tackle climate change
      • WWT to re-open 6 wetland centres in England after Covid-19 crisis
      • Start 2019 in style with a trip to one of these famous five nature reserves
      • The annual ‘swanfall’ at WWT Slimbridge has started with a flurry of Bewick’s swans arriving for the winter
      • Where can you watch owls in the UK? Plan your trip with Wildlife24/7's six best places to watch owls this winter
      • A starling spectacular!
      • Eels at WWT reserve being microchipped to track movements of a species on the brink
      • Endangered beetle hides out at WWT Welney
    • Bugs >
      • New online tool opens up the world of bats, bush-crickets and small mammals
    • Birds >
      • >> Birding247.co.uk
      • BTO ask British public to participate in a national study of Tawny Owls and their calling behaviour this autumn and winter
      • The prestigious Bird Photographer of the Year (BPOTY) competition has announced the 2018 winners
    • Mammals >
      • 2021 will be a record year for Beaver releases in Britain
      • One of Britain's rarest mammals returns to Forest of Dean
    • Marine >
      • Easing of Covid restrictions in 2020 produced once in a lifetime wildlife watching opportunities for UK's population
      • Get ready to dive into National Marine Week 2019!
      • Shoresearch: new project launches to help count marine life on UK shores
    • Travel >
      • Safari
      • Islands
      • Oceans
      • Europe
      • South America
      • UK & Ireland
      • Survival & Awareness
  • Conservation
    • HS2 - new report details vast scale of destruction and impact to nature
    • New film from Sir David Attenborough and The Wildlife Trusts calls for nature’s recovery
    • UK's wildlife continues to decline according to new state of nature report
    • UK Government considering badger cull in new areas
    • Wetnose Day Announce Amanda Holden as the Animal Loving Celebrity for Wetnose Day 2019!
    • Stars speak up for wildlife in new film trailer hitting cinemas this weekend
    • Swifts are in need of our help as numbers halve in just 20 years
    • The Wildlife Trusts condemn HS2 phase 2B draft environmental statement - impact on wild plants and animals will be devastating
    • It could become legal to kill wild barnacle geese in the UK in the near future, if a proposal by Norway to the EU is adopted
    • Major project to safeguard Orkney’s internationally important native wildlife wins National Lottery and LIFE support
    • Kate Humble becomes new President of WWT
  • Photography & Video
    • Equipment Reviews >
      • Gitzo's new 2 way fluid tripod head for wildlife observers using medium-sized scopes and camera lenses up to 200mm
    • Technique & Insights >
      • Chris Fallows: Ocean, Earth and Air - in his own words
    • Contests >
      • The Wall Of Fame 2019 Wildlife Photography Competition - Winner
      • Wall OF Fame 2019 Powered by SWAROVSKI OPTIK
      • Celebrate the magic of the UK’s wildlife with the new Back from the Brink Film and Photography Competition

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INNOVATIVE 'SMART' NEST BOX TO LAUNCH KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN

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​An innovative ‘smart’ nest box that sends notifications, records footage and live streams to social media is about to be launched on the Kickstarter platform.​​

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NEW ONLINE TOOL OPENS UP THE WORLD OF BATS, BUSH-CRICKETS AND SMALL MAMMALS

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A new online tool, just launched by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO), opens up the previously hidden world of bats, bush-crickets, and small mammals.​​

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WAKE UP TO WILDLIFE WITH THE NEW BIG WILD BREAKFAST ON JUNE 1 WHICH KICKS OFF THE 30 DAYS WILD CHALLENGE!

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The Wildlife Trusts are encouraging the nation to start your day 'the wild way' on Tuesday 1 June with butterflies, bagels, worms, waffles, toads and toast for the Big Wild Breakfast - a new, outdoor, celebration to kickstart the UK’s most popular nature extravaganza, 30 Days Wild. ​​

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COUNTRY INNOVATION'S MENDIP JACKETS TO FINALLY HIT THE SHOPS NEXT MONTH AFTER A 2 YEAR WAIT

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For 25 years, Country Innovation has been designing, developing and making clothing for people who enjoy the great outdoors with a particular focus on style and practicality for wildlife watchers and photographers. ​

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NEW COMPACT BINOCULARS FROM SWAROVSKI OPTIK RELEASED FOR THOSE LOOKING FOR A LIGHTWEIGHT TRAVEL COMPANION

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SWAROVSKI OPTIK launched their first compact binoculars way back in 1989, roughly the same time as Steven Spielberg was finishing Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (yes - we feel old too.) They have since become some of the company’s most popular products and evolved into the ideal companions for a wide range of activities. Now SWAROVSKI OPTIK has given the popular CL Pocket a whole new look.

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LEARN MORE ABOUT DIGISCOPING AND PHONESCOPING WILDLIFE

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Many of you will have invested in new equipment to enjoy your existing or maybe, new, hobby of wildlife watching and will be thinking what to do when it comes to things like Digiscoping or Phonescoping for example. Thus, making sure you are recording memories of all the amazing sights and sounds you are witnessing. Here are a few pointers...

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SWAROVSKI OPTIK OFFERS NEW ACCESSORIES FOR CUSTOMERS WITH THE LAUNCH OF THEIR GEAR COLLECTION  

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SWAROVSKI OPTIK have launched a diverse accessory range to compliment their leading long-range optics. The GEAR collection boasts products which include well-designed backpacks, gloves, beanies, flasks and other accessories - ideal for wildlife watching in the cold months ahead. ​

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GOOD NEWS! THE WILDLIFE TRUSTS ARE TO RECEIVE NEARLY £2 MILLION TO RESTORE LAND FOR NATURE AND TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE  

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Beavers, birds and butterflies are to benefit from almost £2 million of Postcode Lottery funding meaning The Wildlife Trusts across England, Scotland and Wales will be able to harness the power of nature to fight climate change.

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CHRIS FALLOWS: OCEAN, EARTH AND AIR - IN HIS OWN WORDS

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Renowned Fine Art Wildlife Photographer and friend of Wildlife24/7 Chris Fallows' magnificent images of Great White Sharks have been leaving audiences open-mouthed recently.

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SWAROVSKI OPTIK ANNOUNCES largest objective module ever made FOR WILDLIFE WATCHERS

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SWAROVSKI OPTIK has unveiled its new brand new 115-mm objective module, making it the largest of its kind for wildlife watching.​

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ONLINE NATURE ACTIVITIES TO HELP YOU GET THROUGH COVID-19 LOCKDOWN

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For those struggling for things to do during the Covid-19 lockdown, The Wildlife Trusts have created some wonderful online nature activities to encourage everyone to tune in to wildlife at home this spring – and to help people find solace in nature during these unprecedented times.

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HS2 - NEW REPORT DETAILS VAST SCALE OF DESTRUCTION AND IMPACT TO NATURE

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A new report published today by The Wildlife Trusts reveals, for the first time, the vast scale of the destruction and impact that High Speed 2 project will cause to nature and our wild places that wildlife depend on.

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NEVER BEFORE SEEN FOOTAGE SHOWS ENDANGERED FISH EMBARKING ON 4,000 MILE JOURNEY FROM UK TO CARIBBEAN TO BREED

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An eel has been recorded leaving Gloucestershire wetlands to begin its epic voyage to the Sargasso Sea, completing the final chapter of its life.

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NEW FILM FROM SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGH AND THE WILDLIFE TRUSTS CALLS FOR NATURE’S RECOVERY

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Sir David Attenborough has made a short film to provide answers to the State of Nature partnership’s latest warnings of continued, devastating wildlife declines in the UK.

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ONE OF  BRITAIN'S RAREST MAMMALS RETURNS TO FOREST OF DEAN

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Once a familiar feature of the woodlands in England, the pine marten stood on the brink of extinction – until now; following the successful release of 18 pine mine martens into the Forest of Dean.

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uk government considering badger cull in new areas

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The government is due to announce a new round of badger culls in England and is considering new cull areas where they have been paying for successful badger vaccination programmes. ​

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SHORESEARCH: NEW PROJECT LAUNCHES TO HELP COUNT MARINE LIFE ON UK SHORES

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The Wildlife Trusts are launching a new version of their popular citizen science project, called – Shoresearch – and are calling on everyone to get involved in monitoring marine life on UK shores. The data collected through this national effort will help experts monitor our fragile sea life and better understand the effects of pollution, climate change and invasive alien species. 

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GITZO'S NEW 2 WAY FLUID TRIPOD HEAD FOR WILDLIFE OBSERVERS

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Gitzo, the pioneer behind some of the most advanced, revolutionary technologies for professional camera equipment, recently introduced a new 2 Way Fluid tripod head - which is dedicated to wildlife observers and photographers.

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FIVE OF OUR FAVOURITE SPRINGTIME WILDLIFE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS

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After what can seem like a long winter, springtime generally provides a welcome lift for everyone. New shoots burst through the soil and an eruption of animals 'waking up' provides wildlife enthusiasts ample viewing enjoyment and photographic opportunities.

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Swifts are in need of our help as numbers halve in just 20 years

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Admittedly this isn’t usually the time of year we think about swifts. Right now they’ll be thousands of miles away, south of the Sahara, zipping through the African skies. But right now, they also need our help. ​

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THE WILDLIFE TRUSTS CONDEMN HS2 PHASE 2B DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT - IMPACT ON WILD PLANTS AND ANIMALS WILL BE DEVASTATING

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HS2 Ltd’s own figures for the latest phase of the Phase 2b route show it will have a devastating impact on important places for wild plants and animals. 12 highly protected areas for nature conservation known as Sites of Special Scientific Interest, 111 Local Wildlife Sites and 19 ancient woodlands will be seriously damaged.

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​Major project to safeguard Orkney’s internationally important native wildlife wins National Lottery support

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An ambitious project to safeguard Orkney’s world-renowned and internationally important native wildlife has been given the go ahead after receiving support from the National Lottery and the EU’s LIFE programme.​

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KATE HUMBLE BECOMES NEW PRESIDENT OF WWT

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Kate Humble today became President of wetland conservation charity, WWT. Kate’s association with WWT dates back to the early days of Springwatch, when its down-to-earth, friendly approach to conservation struck a chord.

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​A ​STARLING SPECTACULAR! FIVE PLACES TO WATCH STARLING MURMURATIONS THIS WINTER

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One of the wildlife highlights of winter in the UK is the spectacle of starling murmurations. These familiar garden birds amass at dusk before spending the night in reedbeds, or on structures like bridges and piers.

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​​EELS AT WWT RESERVE BEING MICROCHIPPED TO TRACK MOVEMENTS OF A SPECIES ON THE BRINK

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Wild eels are being microchipped, similar to the way people microchip their pets, in an attempt by conservationists from WWT to better understand their activity.

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BRITISH PUBLIC ASKED TO LISTEN OUT FOR OWLS THIS AUTUMN & WINTER

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The British Trust for Ornithology is asking the great British public to participate in a national study of Tawny Owls and their calling behaviour, by listening out for them this autumn and winter. 

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Endangered beetle hides out at WWT Welney

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The Tansy beetle was thought to exist at just two sites in the UK, but has now been recorded for the first time in Norfolk, at the Welney Wetland Centre. 

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  • Editor's Choice
  • New Gear & Tech
    • A closer look at SWAROVSKI OPTIK's CL Pocket compact binoculars for wildlife watching on the fly
    • Country Innovation Mendip Jackets to finally hit the shops next month after a 2 year wait
    • New compact binoculars from SWAROVSKI OPTIK released for those looking for a lightweight travel companion
    • Learn more about Digiscoping and Phonescoping wildlife
    • SWAROVSKI OPTIK offers new accessories for customers with the launch of their gear collection
    • SWAROVSKI OPTIK announces largest objective module ever made for wildlife watchers
    • OXAZ unveils OVERCAP - the World's first rigid, all-weather removable hood for wildlife watchers
    • SWAROVSKI OPTIK announces new NL Pure binoculars - bringing new levels of performance and comfort for wildlife watchers
    • Experience wildlife in fabulous detail with your whole family using these Kowa garden sets
    • The lowdown on Kowa's BDII-HD wide angle binoculars
    • SWAROVSKI OPTIK changes the game of animal identification with release of their digital guide and mammals ID app
    • Canon launches two new practical pairs of binoculars including the world's lightest binoculars with image stabilisation technology
    • SWAROVSKI OPTIK have released an updated version of their popular digiscoping adapter for iPhone 8 owners
  • News & Features
    • In Your Garden >
      • Innovative 'smart' nest box to launch kickstarter campaign
      • Wake up to wildlife with the new Big Wild Breakfast on June 1 which kicks off the 30 Days Wild Challenge!
      • Walk for wildlife this autumn!
      • Are bats spreading the coronavirus? This and other similar questions debunked by industry expert
      • 7 simple tips on how to improve your gardens for hedgehogs safety and wellbeing
      • New ‘wild’ home learning hub helps parents be fun science teachers
      • Online nature activities to help you get through Covid-19 lockdown
      • Birds of a feather get hot in this weather
      • 30 Days Wild returns for a fabulous fifth year
      • Proof that feeding garden birds has led to population increases in over 30 species since the 1970's
      • Five of our favourite springtime wildlife sights and sounds
      • Five essential things to look for when choosing a nest box for outside your home or garden
      • Top tips to help your garden birds survive winter
    • Nature Reserves >
      • Good news! The Wildlife Trusts are to receive nearly £2 million to restore land for nature and tackle climate change
      • WWT to re-open 6 wetland centres in England after Covid-19 crisis
      • Start 2019 in style with a trip to one of these famous five nature reserves
      • The annual ‘swanfall’ at WWT Slimbridge has started with a flurry of Bewick’s swans arriving for the winter
      • Where can you watch owls in the UK? Plan your trip with Wildlife24/7's six best places to watch owls this winter
      • A starling spectacular!
      • Eels at WWT reserve being microchipped to track movements of a species on the brink
      • Endangered beetle hides out at WWT Welney
    • Bugs >
      • New online tool opens up the world of bats, bush-crickets and small mammals
    • Birds >
      • >> Birding247.co.uk
      • BTO ask British public to participate in a national study of Tawny Owls and their calling behaviour this autumn and winter
      • The prestigious Bird Photographer of the Year (BPOTY) competition has announced the 2018 winners
    • Mammals >
      • 2021 will be a record year for Beaver releases in Britain
      • One of Britain's rarest mammals returns to Forest of Dean
    • Marine >
      • Easing of Covid restrictions in 2020 produced once in a lifetime wildlife watching opportunities for UK's population
      • Get ready to dive into National Marine Week 2019!
      • Shoresearch: new project launches to help count marine life on UK shores
    • Travel >
      • Safari
      • Islands
      • Oceans
      • Europe
      • South America
      • UK & Ireland
      • Survival & Awareness
  • Conservation
    • HS2 - new report details vast scale of destruction and impact to nature
    • New film from Sir David Attenborough and The Wildlife Trusts calls for nature’s recovery
    • UK's wildlife continues to decline according to new state of nature report
    • UK Government considering badger cull in new areas
    • Wetnose Day Announce Amanda Holden as the Animal Loving Celebrity for Wetnose Day 2019!
    • Stars speak up for wildlife in new film trailer hitting cinemas this weekend
    • Swifts are in need of our help as numbers halve in just 20 years
    • The Wildlife Trusts condemn HS2 phase 2B draft environmental statement - impact on wild plants and animals will be devastating
    • It could become legal to kill wild barnacle geese in the UK in the near future, if a proposal by Norway to the EU is adopted
    • Major project to safeguard Orkney’s internationally important native wildlife wins National Lottery and LIFE support
    • Kate Humble becomes new President of WWT
  • Photography & Video
    • Equipment Reviews >
      • Gitzo's new 2 way fluid tripod head for wildlife observers using medium-sized scopes and camera lenses up to 200mm
    • Technique & Insights >
      • Chris Fallows: Ocean, Earth and Air - in his own words
    • Contests >
      • The Wall Of Fame 2019 Wildlife Photography Competition - Winner
      • Wall OF Fame 2019 Powered by SWAROVSKI OPTIK
      • Celebrate the magic of the UK’s wildlife with the new Back from the Brink Film and Photography Competition