• Everything you need to know about Arctic terns
    What is and isn’t an Arctic tern? Grouped in the gulls and terns bird family ( Laridae ) , Arctic terns are one of several species of tern that visit the UK in summer to breed. Though largely seen...
  • 5 October half term activities
    Whether you want some fun days out with the kids or just need a breather from modern life, autumn is a great time to get out and about. Here's what's on in half term in the world of nature, and how you...
  • Why you should visit an RSPB reserve
    Flipping through your latest issue of Nature’s Home magazine , you’ll be in no doubt that nature reserves are a good thing for wildlife. From thriving seabird communities (p28) to the carefully managed...
  • RSPB Otmoor nature reserve: Saved by Alice’s meadow in the 1980s
    Did you know that before the RSPB bought the land that is now Otmoor nature reserve, it was nearly lost to the M40? A recent article in Nature’s Home sparked many memories of the site’s history, so we...
  • The magnificent 10 – Our wonderful wild geese and where to see them
    Nature spoils us with its late autumn treats, but for me the arrival of our wild geese is head and shoulders above the rest. I say “our” because for almost half of the year, wild geese are very much UK...