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Fox in winter

5 wild things to discover this winter

Although the days are shorter, there is still lots of wildlife to see and a nice winter walk will boost our energy levels and earn us that hot chocolate afterwards! Find out what to look for this…

Common frogs (c) Tom Day

Frogs are a hop hop hopping

As we approach spring and the days are warming, some of our amphibian friends are waking up from their cold slumber. After five months in hibernation, frogs emerge back into the wild world in…

Garden Orb Weaver (C) Vaugh Matthews

The secret lives of spiders

Most of us will start to notice spiders in September, this is not because the spiders are cold and looking for warmth, it is the time of year spiders start to mate. Males will start their search…

Grass snake

The Great British Snake Off

Snakes are often thought of as exotic creatures to be admired (or avoided) on holidays in hotter countries, but did you know that Britain is home to three native snake species?

Grebe House Wildlife Garden

Towards a Wilder St Albans

If you'd like to see St Albans a little bit wilder, good news! In April 2021, Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust, in partnership with St Albans District Council will be launching a pioneering…

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