Wildlife
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…



