1+ hour, 11+ min ago  (280+ words) A new national forest is planned between Oxford and Cambridge(Image: Joe Giddens/PA Wire) The government has released an update on plans for a second new national forest between Oxford and Cambridge. The Forest of Marston Vale has been…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago  (395+ words) No matter the size of your garden, there are many plants and shrubs you can grow to create a welcoming habitat that attracts wildlife throughout the year. However, there are certain species you may want to include that specifically attract…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (506+ words) The RSPCA has asked people with gardens to stop feeding birds a common food item for now, as it may cause problems for some bird species. RSPCA experts explain: "Finches are more vulnerable to disease, and mainly eat seeds or…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (286+ words) RSPB Fen Drayton Lakes Nature Reserve(Image: Ben Andrew / RSPB) Cambridgeshire is home to some beautiful natural spots that are full of wildlife and greenery. These are the perfect places to explore and get closer to nature. With so many…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (430+ words) If you've installed a birdbath in your garden, you're likely someone who takes pleasure in observing the seasonal visits of various birds - with robins being amongst Britain's most beloved. Birds will frequent your property if you supply sufficient food and…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (365+ words) Anyone looking to feed birds in their garden has been told to plant specific seeds this month. May is one of the best times to sow flowers and shrubs that provide natural food and shelter throughout the year. According to…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (227+ words) New tigers at Johnsons of Old Hurst in Huntingdonshire(Image: Johnsons of Old Hurst) A popular Cambridgeshire zoo has welcomed another breed of big cat to its family. Johnsons of Old Hurst is already home to a number of big…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (393+ words) Birds need help throughout the year, whether that means offering them nutritious food to feed on or water for bathing. This becomes crucial during the spring months when British birds are building nests, laying eggs and nurturing their young. Robins…...

2+ mon, 2+ day ago  (689+ words) Greenfinches were once abundant in our gardens, but numbers have dropped by almost two-thirds in the past decade, according to the recent results from this year’s Big Garden Birdwatch. They are also on the conservation “red list”, with other UK-wide…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (324+ words) The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) has issued an urgent appeal calling on people to stop putting out seeds for garden birds from May 1 — but one expert gardener has revealed a smart workaround to keep birds visiting…...