Wildlife

Naturewatch: Top Bog

Naturewatch: Top Bog

Thursday, November 29th, 2012

Fenland Ramblers’ Brian Foster takes us on a tour of one of Britain’s rarest habitats and the stunning wildlife to be found in its distinctive environs…

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Naturewatch: Out on the fens

Naturewatch: Out on the fens

Tuesday, August 28th, 2012

Fenland Ramblers’ Brian Foster takes us on a tour of one of Britain’s rarest habitats and the stunning wildlife to be found in its distinctive environs…

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Nature watch: Between the cracks

Nature watch: Between the cracks

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012

One of the world’s rarest habitats, limestone pavements are almost unique to the UK, whose cracks and fissures play host to a miniature world of flora and fauna. Penrith Ramblers’ Frances Bell points out her favourites…

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Nature watch: Life on the Edge

Nature watch: Life on the Edge

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

Clifftops offer more than just exhilarating views – they’re also a magnet for wildflowers, insects and nesting birds. Andrew Boultbee, of the White Cliffs Ramblers, gives us his spotter’s guide to the wildlife that lives on Dover’s famous chalk cliffs…

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Nature watch: Opening the lochs

Nature watch: Opening the lochs

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

From carnivorous plants to majestic raptors, the unique ecology of Scotland’s lochs is home to some stunning wildlife – whether it’s beneath the waters or up in the air. Ian McCallum, of Strathkelvin Ramblers, shares his tips on what to look out for…

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Nature watch: Towpath safari

Nature watch: Towpath safari

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

Forget submerged shopping trolleys and industrial waste, many of Britain’s canals are now lush green corridors brimming with wildlife…

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Nature watch: The New Forest

Nature watch: The New Forest

Thursday, May 26th, 2011

Deer, ponies, rare raptors, a unique iris and Britain’s only venomous snake are all wildlife residents of Hampshire’s ancient New Forest. Local Ramblers walks leader Linda Keating shows us around…

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Nature watch: The South Downs

Nature watch: The South Downs

Tuesday, February 15th, 2011

Sussex Ramblers’ Brian Cheater takes us on a wildlife-lovers’ tour of the unique chalkland habitat that makes up Britain’s newest National Park – the South Downs…

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Nature watch: The Norfolk Broads

Nature watch: The Norfolk Broads

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010

From the rarest birds to the biggest butterflies, the Norfolk Broads National Park is full of wildlife. And with miles of trails to explore, the best of it can be seen on foot, says Sue Walker of Wensum Ramblers…

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Nature watch: Richmond Park

Nature watch: Richmond Park

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

The quality of Richmond Park’s woods and heathland makes it one of the few urban-placed National Nature Reserves. Local author and Richmond Rambler David McDowall shows us round…

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