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Northern hay meadow

These beautiful, herb-rich meadows are at their best between late-May and mid-July (after which they are cut for hay, weather permitting). Later, after the haycut, pale fields with geometric…

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Wildlife Watch Groups

Wildlife Watch Groups offer primary-aged children and their families opportunities to join in with wildlife activities and have fun outdoors.
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Quaking-grass

As its name suggests, quaking-grass can be seen quivering or 'quaking' in a breezy, summer wildflower meadow. Its purple-and-green, heart-shaped flower heads hang from delicate stems.…

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King diving beetle

Britain's largest 'diving beetle' is an impressive creature, though it's not easy to find.

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People taking action

Supporting local people to take action and live more sustainably in Wiltshire and Swindon.
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Basking shark

This gentle giant is the largest shark in UK seas, reaching up to 12m in length. There's no need to fear them though, they only eat plankton!

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Tawny mining bee

The Tawny mining bee is a furry, gingery bee that can often be seen in parks and gardens during the springtime. Look for a volcano-like mound of earth in the lawn that marks the entrance to its…