Winter wildlife
What is hibernation and which British animals hibernate?
Do squirrels hibernate? When do hedgehogs hibernate? What is hibernation and what is torpor? In this guide we delve into the secretive and sleepy world of Britain's hibernating creatures to find out...
Guide to Britain's geese species: how to identify and where to see
Geese are a familiar sight in the UK's estuaries, marshes and wetlands, particularly in autumn and winter. Learn all about these majestic birds, including identification tips, migration patterns and the best places to see them in the UK.
Starling murmuration guide: why and when they happen and best places to see one in the UK
What is a murmuration and when do they happen? Our expert guide explains the science behind starling murmurations and the best places to see them in the UK.
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30 of the UK's most beautiful winter walks
From the Scottish Highlands and English Lake District to enchanting Welsh woodlands and Northern Ireland's wave-buffeted coast, here's our pick of the best beautiful winter walks in the UK
Britain's toughest animals – and how they survive the cold in winter
Only the strong survive a cold climate. How does UK wildlife cope in winter and which are the hardiest species found in the UK?
Jobs for the garden this winter
Winter is a great time for gardeners to take stock, tidy up, protect plants and plan ahead. Find out exactly when and how to complete your winter garden jobs with our month-by-month winter gardening guide
Bird migration guide: which species migrate and where do they go?
Throughout the year, millions of birds migrate to and from the British Isles. Our expert guide explores why some birds arrive in the UK in particular seasons and others leave, which species migrate and where they go when they leave Britain's shores.
Wading birds guide: nine long-legged waterbirds to look out for this winter
Head to estuaries, coastal marshes and lagoons this winter and catch up with some of the UK's most elegant birds with our guide to wading birds.
Winter wildlife in the Cairngorms National Park
Winter in the Cairngorms gives the chance for spectacular wildlife encounters in a dramatic, stripped-back landscape. Chris Townsend gives us the top five animals and birds to spot in the national park in the colder months.
Day out: Gartmorn Dam, Clackmannanshire
Take a flutter to the central Lowlands of Scotland where secluded Gartmorn Dam is a haven for feathered winter migrants, including mesmerising goldeneyes
Day out: Welney Wetland Centre, Norfolk
Witness a late winter spectacle of uplifting colour and energy at this thriving nature reserve in Norfolk
Guide to Britain's upland wildlife: species, identification and where to see
As the days cool, head for high land and discover some of our hardiest creatures
Sara Maitland: Catching a glimpse of a mysterious owl in the inky night is a winter treat
Wildlife encounters are one of the great delights of winter, says Sara Maitland