Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Wildlife

Disappearing songbirds. The UK’s silent crisis

Once the familiar soundtrack to every morning stroll or afternoon in the garden, the cheerful chorus of the UK’s songbirds is growing quieter. Since...

Wait… UK Canada Geese Don’t Come from Canada?!

If you’ve ever watched a flock of Canada geese flying overhead in autumn, you might have assumed they were making their long journey from...

Looking Out for Hedgehogs in Winter: How to Help Them

Hedgehogs are some of the most endearing creatures in our gardens, but winter can be a challenging time for them. Here’s how to look...

The Secret Gardeners: Pollinators of the UK

Welcome back to Local Gardener, where we dig into the intricate relationships between nature and humanity. Today we’re honing in on pollination right here...
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