Activities: Nature

Get back to nature and explore fauna and flora on your doorstep

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British Wildflowers to Spot on Your Next Countryside Walk

June 19, 2024
7 min read

British Wildflowers - 10 common varieties of wildflower you will find when walking in the UK.

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Breeding Bird Surveys – Mapping the story of birds

June 18, 2024
6 min read

Bird Breeding Survey and Methodology - OS Analyst Nichaphat Sukontason writes about running a Breeding Bird Survey around Ordnance Survey HQ and shows you how you can get involved.

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A guide to birdwatching in the UK

November 1, 2022
6 min read

With nearly 600 species of bird officially listed in the UK, birdwatching can be enjoyed just about anywhere, you don't need to travel far. This guide to birdwatching in the UK will help get you started.

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A guide to British bees

April 11, 2022
4 min read

The decline of bees is a world wide problem. We take a look at the different types of bees in Britain, how you can identify them and what you can do to help protect them.

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An easy guide to tree identification

March 17, 2022
10 min read

In Britain there are at least fifty species of native trees and shrubs. You may have been out and about and thought to yourself, what tree is that? Here's an easy guide to tree identification so you can brush up on your tree knowledge and identify the beautiful trees you pass.

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Best UK locations to fossil hunt and spot wildlife

October 8, 2021
6 min read

There are many fantastic locations in the UK for you to discover the fossilised remains of those that came before us, or admire the beauty of today's wildlife in its natural environment. Here are a few of our favourites.

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The Countryside Code

April 1, 2021
2 min read

The Countryside Code is your guide to enjoying our parks and waterways, coast and countryside. Find out more about how you can enjoy the outdoors responsibly and protect it for us all to enjoy for years to come.

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Best places to go birdwatching in the broads

September 22, 2016
4 min read

Find out our top recommendations for fantastic places to go Birdwatching in the Broads National Park.

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Birdwatching in the broads

September 11, 2016
4 min read

The Broads is the perfect destination for bird watching due to its extensive marsh and wetlands. Find out abut which birds you can see in the Broads National Park.

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Unexpected wild animals in Britain – part 2

June 5, 2016
2 min read

When you #GetOutside in the UK there are plenty of weird and wonderful wild animals if you know where to look…part 2 - including the scary ones!

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Unexpected wild animals in britain – part 1

March 15, 2016
7 min read

When you #GetOutside in the UK, you expect to see plenty of native birds, squirrels and rabbits, and if you are lucky a roe deer or even a badger – but there are plenty of weird and wonderful wild animals if you know where to look…