Wall brown
The wall brown or 'wall' gets its name from the fact it rests on any bare surface or wall! It can be found in open, sunny places like sand dunes, old quarries, grasslands and railway…
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How to have a plastic- free Halloween
Halloween is often a great time for spooky family fun, but unfortunately it is often full of plastic.
My oasis
Growing up and living in the countryside for much of her life, Helen is used to big wide open spaces and loves being outside. She enjoys coming to the Centre for Wildlife Gardening, as it’s like…
HAT-TRICK! Glesni Lays Three Eggs
Glesni Lays Three Eggs for the First Time!
Kestrel
The kestrel is a familiar sight hovering over the side of the road, looking out for its favourite food: small mammals like field voles. It prefers open habitats like grassland, farmland and…
How to make a shrub garden for wildlife
Woody shrubs and climbers provide food for wildlife, including berries, fruits, seeds, nuts leaves and nectar-rich flowers. So why not plant a shrub garden and see who comes to visit?
Blue 80
Blue 80, a 2012 Glaslyn Bird, Pays a Visit
Glesni Lays Her First Egg - 2015
First Egg Laid on Day 13; Intruder Visits
Two Chicks Hatch and Dai Dot
Two Chicks Have Hatched; Intruder Osprey Visits
My chapel
Elaine visits Thurrock Thameside Nature Park every day if she can on her lunch break from work, to watch wildlife and unwind. As a Christian, nature makes Elaine feel connected to God and creation…
Ceri Fledges
Ceri Flies for the First Time at 51 Days Old
Guess the Chick Hatching Competition
Guess the Date and Time the First Chick Will Hatch