A year closer to nature

Seasonal wildlife guides

A place for timely stories and practical guides, from garden birds to visiting hedgehogs. Explore the collection through the seasons.

Our current guides cover UK wildlife and seasons. Each guide states where its advice applies.

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4 guides

Wild birds · Autumn

UK · September–November

Explore our UK guide to autumn bird feeding and the transition into winter.

Wild hedgehogs · Autumn

UK · Autumn

Explore our UK guide to hedgehogs, bonfires and seasonal garden safety.

Wild hedgehogs · Autumn · Winter

UK · Autumn and winter

Explore two ways to make a hedgehog house and how to place it in a UK garden for winter.

Wild birds · Spring · Summer

UK · Spring and summer

Explore practical spring and summer bird-feeding advice, with UK guidance distinguished from North American advice.