Beautiful photographs of the countryside in April
A selection of the month's best photos from the UK countryside in April.
Spring the countryside
Enjoy warmer spring days with our seasonal nature guides
Things to see in April
Wildlife to spot and plants to forage for this month
UK's best walks
From gentle strolls to multi-day hikes, find the best walking routes in Britain
British wildlife
Learn how to identify species with our expert guides
Wildlife gardening
Turn your garden into a haven for wildlife this spring
BBC Countryfile Magazine Podcast
Join us on a countryside escape in each episode of the podcast
Home cooking recipes
Delicious seasonal recipe ideas
How to guides
Make homemade crafts and learn outdoor skills
News
The latest environment and wildlife news
The annual RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch shows that 16 of the top 20 small garden bird species have experienced a significant decline since last year’s survey.
Following the success of the reintroduction of beavers to land cared for by the National Trust in Somerset last year, a further pair have been released on the edge of the South Downs.
Although good numbers of sightings were recorded in 2020 for a number of butterfly species in the UK, conservationists warn that our view of what a 'good' year is shifting.
After a four-month investigation, it was been shown that the crayfish used in I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! was not kept with a licence, despite it being an invasive non-native…
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