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“I heard a very loud and unfamiliar noise": 15-year-old photographer spots unexpected animal in London park
This young wildlife photographer accidentally found a great spotted woodpecker chick in Bushy Park.
“Far beyond our expectations.” 443-million-year-old fossils found near Glasgow shock researchers
A pair of tiny jawless fish found just south of the Scottish city and dated to more than 440 million years ago have revealed some of our earliest ancestors possessed surprisingly advanced eyes…
Aerial footage captures mysterious 'fairy circles' in Scotland. It's the first time they've been filmed here
The strange-looking rings were filmed in the Outer Hebrides.
This pocket-sized speaker might be your new favourite outdoor companion
We review the Tribit StormBox Micro 2 Portable Speaker to see how it stands up to the competition
Big Garden Birdwatch 2026: when it is, how to take part and birds to spot
This year's Big Garden Birdwatch runs from 23 to 25 January 2026 – find out how to take part, how to submit your results and which birds to spot in your garden.
What's new?
Cow filmed using tool for the first time
Cow in Austria shows first case of flexible, multi-purpose tool use in cattle.
Rare bird reaches UK for the first time – 20 years after being recorded in Arctic Russia
Bewick's swans are the rarest and smallest type of swan found in the UK
'Godzilla' species discovered off the coast of Cornwall – and it's bigger than any found in Europe
Divers found the 'godzilla maerl' in the Fal estuary off the coast of St. Mawes.
Chris Packham is moving his dogs to a plant-based diet – should you? Here’s what the research says
Chris Packham has explained why he's transitioning his dogs onto a vegan diet
"Extraordinary" Iron Age war trumpet discovered in Norfolk
The musical instrument is one of numerous remarkable items found during a dig in the English county.
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British fava beans – history and recipes
The majority of the pulses we eat in Britain are imported from farms across the world - except the humble fava bean which is making a bold comeback. Here is our guide to the history of British fava beans, where to buy them and recipe ideas.
My Countryside interview: Anita Rani
Countryfile presenter Anita Rani talks about wild walks, hair-raising holidays and the importance of inner-city access to the great outdoors
The Island Diary Part 1: finding a home on Seil
Poet Kenneth Steven and his partner Kristina Hayward yearned for the sea – and where better than an island in the Western Isles that so nourished Kenneth's childhood. But could they make a life there? Find out in our new blog series