Every spring, as chocolate eggs fill the shops and fluffy bunnies appear on cards and decorations, one question hops into mind: what do rabbits actually have to do with Easter? The answer takes us…

As spring arrives, many garden birds begin choosing nest sites, building nests and raising their young. Species like Blue Tit and European Robin may already be exploring nest boxes, sheds or other…

We talk to nature and dog-lovers from Dogs Trust and Natural England to find out how they enjoy wild spaces with the needs of their four-legged friends.

It’s a busy time of year for our garden birds. Territories are being claimed and nests are being built. Birds become much more visible as they proclaim ownership of our gardens with vibrant song…

Wander through a woodland in late winter or early spring and you’re likely to hear bursts of rapid, resonant tapping echoing through the trees. This is the sound of a woodpecker on a mission. Each…

If you’re looking for a creature associated with March, it has to be a hare. There is something very special about hares. If you think you can’t tell the difference between a hare and a rabbit,…

Many birds will use nest boxes – but which one should you choose for your garden?

April’s here, and spring is ‘bustin’ out all over’. Trees are coming into leaf with a lovely haze of freshest green on the birches and willows, cherry trees are in blossom and the sun is bringing…

There is nothing quite so magical as stepping into a wood in early May, and finding yourself in a sea of bluebells. Dr Cath explains more about their history, how to spot non-native bluebells and…

Spring is the time the country comes alive with birdsong, but why do birds call and how? Find out more from Dr Cath Price.