British Wildlife Magazine

25/06/2024

The June issue is out! With articles on the plight of Lough Neagh, identification of scorpionflies, rewilding at Butcherlands in Sussex, the plankton of Milford Haven, and Gordano Valley NNR - find out more at https://britishwildlife.com/back-issues/british-wildlife-357-june-2024/

20/05/2024

Our May issue is here! Look out for articles on the future of the Broads National Park, the Common Midwife Toad, conservation of arable wildlife, identification of small-mustelid tracks, and Ash Dieback in woodland reserves - for more info, visit https://britishwildlife.com/back-issues/british-wildlife-356-may-2024/

16/04/2024

Our April issue is now out! And it's packed full of fascinating subjects, including eradication of mink, conservation of the Speckled Footman moth, identification of wild roses, rewilding the Caledonian pinewoods, and much more - see https://www.britishwildlife.com/back-issues/british-wildlife-355-april-2024/

19/02/2024

The February issue is now out! Featuring articles on wrasse species of British and Irish seas, a new age of destruction in ancient woods, links between rare plants and human history, rewilding freshwater ecosystems and much more.

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21/12/2023

The December issue is now out! Featuring the natural and cultural history of Yew, coastal adaptation to benefit wildlife, the biology and impacts of blackflies in Britain, oceanic wet grasslands in Scotland, and much more...

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14/11/2023

The November issue is now out! Featuring the Royal Fern at Askham Bog, freshwater sponges, the wildlife and history of Grace Dieu, how to build a sustainable economy, and much more...

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27/10/2023

The October issue features an article on the infamous false widow spiders, which often appear in sensationalist tabloid headlines around this time of year. In this piece, Alastair Lavery and Lawrence Bee describe the fascinating history and biology of these spiders, tackle the truths and misconceptions around their bites and venom, and provide species accounts for the five species present in Britain, accompanied by meticulous artwork by Richard Lewington.

https://www.britishwildlife.com/article/article-volume-35-number-1-page-40-46/

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20/10/2023

After 32 years of singlehandedly keeping British Wildlife readers informed on changes and issues in , Sue Everett recently stepped down from compiling our Conservation news feature. To continue her invaluable work we have assembled a new team of excellent contributors, each with their own area of expertise.

The October issue included the first of the new-look Conservation news, covering topics such as nutrient neutrality, invasive hornets and wildlife crime, with expert analysis by authors from Wildlife & Countryside Link, the University of Oxford’s Department of Biology, People Need Nature, WildFish, Rewilding Britain, the Marine Conservation Society and Wild Justice, among others. We will continue to bring in new authors to cover other important news and we welcome suggestions of any other topics that deserve regular coverage.

Find out more about the October issue here: https://www.britishwildlife.com/

09/10/2023

The October issue is now out! Volume 35 begins with the conservation of lichens in south-west England, calving and early life of Red Deer, an introduction to false widow spiders, the return of the wildwood, and much more...

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15/09/2023

In the latest issue of British Wildlife, Roger Morris highlights the concerning lack of insects present this spring. Read the full editorial here:

Roger Morris highlights the concerning lack of insects present this spring. Read the full editorial below: A lovely sunny morning in early June 2023, and I have arrived at Chiddingfold Woods in southwest Surrey, a site well known for its insects, with nationally important butterfly and moth populati...

07/09/2023

With the publication of the recent August issue, we've now come to the end of volume 34. Which was your favourite cover?

17/08/2023

The August issue is now out! Featuring conservation translocations in Britain, Boris Johnson's green legacy, the benefits of nest boxes for Swifts, the Sandhill Rustic moth, and much more...

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21/07/2023

"To suggest that Plant Atlas 2020 is a formidable achievement of British and Irish field botany rather undervalues it. It has left me breathless."

Read Peter Marren's full review here: https://britishwildlife.com/article/article-volume-34-number-7-page-545-546/

10/07/2023

We are looking forward to attending Global Birdfair this weekend - come visit us at stand S107 in the Swallow Marquee!

30/06/2023

It's the final day of , and here is what we've seen since our last round up - read the captions for more info!

The Wildlife Trusts

23/06/2023

Here is what we have seen during the third week of – read the captions to find out more!
The Wildlife Trusts

19/06/2023

The June issue is now out! Featuring the Great Fox-spider in Britain, the environmental impact of dogs, perspectives on rewilding from the eNGOs, the rise and fall of the Wild Rabbit, and much more...

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16/06/2023

14/06/2023

Here is what we have seen during the second week of – read the captions to find out more.

The Wildlife Trusts

07/06/2023

To celebrate , we've been sharing our recent sightings from around our headquarters in south Devon and taking a look back at past British Wildlife articles. Here is what we have seen so far during week one – see the captions for more info.

To find out more about and how you can get involved, visit wildlifetrusts.org/30dayswild
The Wildlife Trusts

17/05/2023

The May issue is now out! Featuring the costs and benefits of feeding garden birds, bovine TB and Badgers, vascular-plant epiphytes, the mixed fortunes of the Azure Hawker, and much more...

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21/04/2023

The April issue is now out! Featuring articles on the history of butterfly vagrancy in Britain, the Environmental Improvement Plan, 50 years of the Rare Breeding Birds Panel, the Cotswold Water Park, and much more...

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16/03/2023

We are delighted to announce the launch of digital subscriptions to British Wildlife, which include access to all past volumes from the magazine’s 30+ year history.

Subscribe or buy access to individual articles/issues through the new and fully updated website: https://www.britishwildlife.com/

17/02/2023

The February issue is now out! Featuring the conservation of Black-tailed Godwits, rewilding and forestry, Yardley Chase Training Area in Northamptonshire, progress towards 30×30, and much more...

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21/12/2022

The December issue is now out! Featuring the history of Ship Rats in Britain and Ireland, the identification of white woodwax fungi, wild oakwoods in lowland England, an account of the life of Henry Williamson, and much more...

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14/11/2022

The November issue is now out! Featuring the Strawberry Tree in Ireland, ten years of Ash Dieback, a beginner's guide to testate amoebae, threats to environmental protection in England, conservation of the Angelshark, and much more...

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26/10/2022

"It is not so difficult, he is saying. Make small changes and you can achieve big wins for wildlife and you may even improve your bottom line. His book is written ‘for those with mud on their boots and calluses on their hands’."

Read the full review of Land Healer here: https://www.britishwildlife.com/article/volume-34-number-1-page-76

14/10/2022

The October issue is now out! Featuring the dark world of Henbane, the response of Orthoptera to rewilding, the history and wildlife of the Gwent Levels, the invasive Armenian Bramble, and much more...

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11/10/2022

"With the publication of Peter Thomas’s excellent New Naturalist edition, however, there is no longer any excuse to remain unaware of these organisms and their complex life histories"

Read Jonathan Spencer's full review of Trees here: https://britishwildlife.com/article/volume-33-number-8-page-621

26/08/2022

We've come to the end of volume 33, and so it's time to cast your vote... What was your favourite cover?