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Final push for Ancient Woodlands support
Help surpass fundraising target to support the protection of the county’s richest wildlife habitat.
Fingers crossed for City peregrine pair after 2018 drama
Dedicated observers of a famous peregrine pair that have nested in Nottingham City centre for over a decade are crossing their fingers that they will successfully rear chicks this year after a…
Our 30 Days Wild June 2018 by The Rackley Family, Nottingham
The Rackley family from Nottingham are ready and eagerly waiting for the 30 Days Wild sign up to open this year!
Here's how they spent their June in 2018 - what a blast! Get ready for…
Busy Bank Holiday for City peregrine pair brings hope after 2018 drama
A pair of urban peregrines which failed to rear chicks last year following the near death of the female have had a busy Easter resulting in the hatching of 3 chicks.
55th Annual General Meeting & ‘In conversation with’ event – Saturday 6th October 2018
The formal AGM taking place at Idle Valley Nature Reserve will be followed by a unique opportunity to learn more about two passionate advocates for our work – our Hon. vice-Presidents John Holmes…
Common bird's-foot-trefoil
Common bird's-foot-trefoil has a vareity of names that conjure up some interesting images: 'Eggs and Bacon', for instance! Its small, yellow, slipper-like flowers can be seen in all…
Local photographer captures amazing photos of wildlife at Idle Valley Nature Reserve during lockdown
Local photographer and wildlife watcher Mike Vickers has captured a series of stunning images of birds and other wildlife at the site since lockdown began including, crane, great white egret, smew…
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My focus
For her A-Level Photography project, Emily-Jane is taking images of the landscapes that she loves; combining her two passions – photography and wildlife – so she can express herself in creative…
Farmland
Farmland can conjure up rural images of brown hares zig-zagging across fields, chattering flocks of finches and yellowhammers singing from thick, bushy hedges and field margins studded with…
Hairy violet
Living up to its name, the hairy violet is covered in fine hairs. Look for its delicate, violet flowers blooming from March to June on chalk grasslands, in particular.