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Nature spotting

  • Discovering winter gold

    Despite the cold weather, there's still wildlife to see in February. Here Steve Docker looks for gold in deepest Derbyshire.

  • Celebrating 80 Years

    from CEO Mark Castle The Field Studies Council was created on 10th December 1943 which makes us older than the NHS and our National Parks.

  • Fascinating fungi – something for everyone

    Previewing some new WildID fold-out guides coming soon: Distinctive Fungi by Geoffrey Kibby

  • Getting to grips with waders

    Waders of Britain and Ireland is a new WildID guide to 28 species occurring in Britain and Ireland

  • Mammal tracks and signs: A new WildID guide

    Steve Docker is Resource Development Officer with Field Studies Council Publications. Here he provides a sneak preview of the latest WildID fold-out guide. It’s…

  • Getting to know your garden birds

    Do you enjoy watching the birds in your garden, but wish you knew a little more about them, where they live, and what some of…

  • Learning bird song

    Steve Docker joined Field Studies Council Publications in January 2023. Here he discusses bird vocalisations and offers some thoughts and tips about how to learn…

  • Dragonflies: a new WildID guide

    Steve Docker joined the Field Studies Council Publications Unit in January 2023. Here he provides a sneak preview of the new WildID fold-out guide to dragonflies and damselflies.

  • Big Garden Birdwatch — Stay Involved With Wildlife Recording

    As many of you will know, last weekend saw the return of the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch! This is an annual citizen…

  • Top 5 Wildlife to Spot in August

    August is a great month for being outdoors, so whether you’re barbecuing, sunbathing or going for a walk, here are five kinds of wildlife…

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