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Tawny owl
Tawny owls are the familiar brown owls of Britain’s woodlands, parks and gardens. They are known for their ‘too-wit too-woo’ song that can be heard at night-time.
Oliwia's Blog: Introduction to the Trainee Life
This is a short blog about my first months as a Wilder Luton Trainee!
Harry's Hog Blog - Out of hibernation...
Our intrepid promoter Harry Hog is now officially out and about visiting Wildlife Trust nature reserves in our three counties. Read the first of his ‘Hog Blog’s about how our local wildlife is…
Autumnal spectacles - Harry Hog's blog
Our intrepid Trust promoter on the joys of autumn berries and murmurations at some of our reserves
Short-eared owl
The short-eared owl, or 'Shortie', is an unusual owl because it prefers to be out and about in the daytime. It is most easily spotted in winter, when resident birds are joined by…
Barn owl
The beautiful barn owl is, perhaps, our most-loved owl. With its distinctive heart-shaped face, pure white feathers and ghostly silent flight, it's easy to identify. Look out for it flying…
Long-eared owl
Unsurprisingly, the nocturnal long-eared owl sports large 'ear tufts' on its head, while the short-eared owl has much smaller ear tufts. A shy bird, it is best spotted around the coast…
Happy Hog-manay! - Harry Hog's blog
Trust Promoter Harry Hog has been exploring our reserves this winter - and helping wildlife on his own doorstep, too.
Little owl
Introduced into the UK in the 19th century, the diminutive little owl can now be seen along hedgerows, on farmland and in parkland across England and Wales. It often perches on a pole or rock,…
Harry Hog's Blog - finding solace in nature
Harry Hog has been out and about across our three counties, exploring and appreciating our wild spaces.
A Strawberry Hill blog (by the unofficial keeper of Strawberry Hill)
Chantelle Warriner (Reserves/Conservation Officer, Bedfordshire) gives a summary of summertime at the reserve