How to tell a native bluebell from the rest
Don't confuse our iconic woodland spring flower with its Spanish cousin. Discover the difference between these two varieties of bluebell and their hybrids, and why our native bluebell is…
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Bluebell
In April and May, our ancient woodlands are awash with the much-loved, nodding heads of the bluebell. Millions of bulbs can exist in just one wood, giving rise to the 'blue carpets' that…
How to tell the difference between dragonflies and damselflies
Get some top tips for telling the difference between dragons and damsels
Infographic: How to tell the difference between redwings and fieldfares
In autumn and winter you can see large, mixed flocks of thrushes feeding in fields and hedgerows. Here's how to tell the difference between two of our winter visitors.
How to tell the difference between grasshoppers and crickets
Grassland and heathland are buzzing at this time of year, but is it a grasshopper or a cricket you can see? Get some top tips to work it out!
Infographic: How to tell the difference between Chiltern and autumn gentians
Find out how to tell a Chiltern gentian from an autumn gentian with our infographic.
What's the difference between divers and dabblers?
Winter is a great time to learn about water birds. Find out more about two types of duck, the divers and the dabblers.
Innovative school project teaching links between health and planet
BBOWT and West Berkshire Council educate children about healthy life and wildlife.
Guest blog: How to create a pallet garden
Hannah explains all you need to know about how to turn old pallets into attractive wildlife gardens!
My show and tell
In his few years of angling and rock pooling, Archie's made good friends with fish, crabs, limpets and anemones. And he's finding new mates all the time.
Different kinds of bees
We're all familiar with the sound of masses of buzzing bees on a warm summer's day. But did you know that these bees can be many different species?
Guest blog: The trouble with trees
What is the role of tree planting as a solution to climate change?