A growing selection of natural history, wildlife and conservation sites and links.
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Magazines Wildlife Societies, Trusts and Organisations
Regional Wildlife Trusts Organic Gardening & Farming
Courses and Talks Green & Sustainable Energy
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BIRDLIFE

The Barn Owl Centre Based in Gloucestershire, it works in full support of the welfare & conservation needs of owls & other species of Birds of Prey, whether the birds origin is wild or captive bred. Try owl flying at the Centre for the ultimate educational experience that support the interests of all owl enthusiasts & ornithologists. Watch live on the site's webcam.
The Barn Owl Conservancy Trust The advancement of conservation of the Barn Owl and other species of Owls through environmental projects, research, studies and other such activities that will enhance public education on the ecology and preservation of Owls within the UK and Overseas.
The Bird Table
A site dedicated to the care of birds in the wild. Features an online shop, selling their "Bird Table" range of quality wild bird food, plus lots of handy advice on feeding and caring for wild birds. They also stock a large range of carefully selected treats, feeders, nest boxes and bird tables.
Birdcam Nest boxes and feeding tables with tiny high quality CCD video cameras
Birdwatch Magazine
A guide that birdwatchers shouldn't be without, now online
British Trust for Ornithology
The British Trust for Ornithology has existed since 1933 as an independent, scientific research trust, investigating the populations, movements and ecology of wild birds in the British Isles. Their speciality is the design and implementation of volunteer wild bird surveys.
Falconry UK
Information on buying birds and tracking devices.
Funky Bird Boxes Bright attractive nest boxes which will provide a warm dry home essential for surving cold Winter nights and give a great family home for rearing their young in the Spring.
Gilleard Bird Hides
Manufacturers of bird hides.
Kay Optical
Stockists of a wide range of binocular and telescopes
Kielder Water
Bird of Prey Centre Bird centre with the opportunity to share in a direct 'hands on' experience.
Kitewatchers
Red Kite feeding station with bird watching facilities
National Birds of Prey Centre
Information on education, captive breeding, research and rehabilitation.
Ornitholidays
Escorted wildlife and photography tours.
Raptor Conservation
Bird of prey conservation and protection organisation
RSPB
The RSPB works for a healthy environment rich in birds and wildlife; it depends on the support and generosity of others to make a difference.
RSPB Youth
This part of the RSPB website is for young people. Here you'll find some fascinating stuff about birds and wildlife throughout the year.

SurfBirds.com is the essential online point of reference for any bird watching enthusiast. With extensive listings of trusts, recent sightings, equipment, recent photographs and a monthly birdwatching column.
The Natural History of Selborne A site dedicated to Gilbert Whites Selborne, with a view to developing the page into a live journal.
The Travelling Naturalist
Bird watching holidays all over the world
UK Ornithology Directory
Great links in a directory format
Wild Bird Art
Offers a collection of original bird art in print form, with original paintings to order.
Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust
Founded in 1946 by the artist and naturalist Sir Peter Scott (1909 - 1989), WWT has 9 visitor centres, covering around 2000 hectares in Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England, where people can get closer to wetland birds and enjoy spectacular wetland landscapes in a welcoming and friendly environment.

GREEN & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY

Laird Associates is an association of Professional Energy Consultants who offer a unique package of Green Energy Finance (G.E.F.) to those parties interested in installing Energy Efficient Equipment and/or installing Small Scale Renewable technologies into their home or working environments.

COURSES AND TALKS

Learning Curve One of the UKs leading distance learning providers, offering training in a wide range of subjects, including Horticulture, Gardening, Rural Business start-ups and Farm Diversification.
Talking Guides A place to download free and chargeable audio walking tours for some fantastic Museum and Heritage Sites, also including outside tours.

MAMMALS

Anglesey Red Squirrels Aims to help raise the profile of the endangered red squirrel and conserve it within Wales. The Friends arrange regular guided walks in the forest to look for the squirrels, and give talks to schools on the topics of red squirrels and conservation.
Badgerland
All the information you could imagine about the Badger, its family, its home, its food sources, its lifestyle, pictures and other useful (or useless!) information.
Mammal Society Dedicated to promoting the study and conservation of mammals. Constantly working to increase our understanding of mammals and so safeguard their future.
The Leicestershire Badger Group Formed in 1984 to conserve badgers.

ENVIRONMENT

Campaign for the Protection of Rural Wales Their aims are to help the conservation and enhancement of the landscape, environment and amenities of the countryside, towns and villages of rural Wales.
Council for National Parks
The National Parks of England and Wales are among the most beautiful landscapes in the British Isles. The site provides information about theÑNational Parks and the work of the Council for National Parks.Ñ
Council for the Protection of Rural England
CPRE exists to promote the beauty, tranquillity and diversity of rural England by encouraging the sustainable use of land and other natural resources in town and country. They promote positive solutions for the long term future of the countryside and to ensure change values its natural and built environment.
MCS Good Beach Guide
The Marine Conservation Society's Good Beach Guide is the ultimate independent guide to UK bathing water quality. This year's Guide recommends 341 beaches with the best water quality

Naturalscape Countryside Services A website dedicated to the preservation of the environment, offering practical advice and tips. Organic landscaping services including: dry stone walling and hedge laying. Site also has an Eco Fun page, complete with educational games. LInks to the UK outdoors and equestrian scenes. This is the website of Andy Radford, author of 'A Guide to Dry Stone Walling.

MAGAZINES AND GUIDES

British Wildlife The magazine providing quality coverage of all aspects of British Wildlife and nature conservation.
Country Life Online
A very good online edition of Country Life
Country Reflections
Aims to reflect ALL points of view about the countryside. It is an independent, non-biased focus for the conservation and regeneration of Britain's countryside, supporting those who work and live on the land, as well as those who enjoy it and want to help protect it.
Countrylovers.co.uk
A one-stop information shop when visiting, living or working in Britain's Countryside.
Countryside Matters
A Christian view of rural and farming issues
Countryside Recreation Network
CRN is committed to exchanging and spreading information to develop best policy and practice in countryside recreation. The Internet and this website are part of this commitment.
In a SoapNut Shell buy soapnut shells in our online shop to clean your laundry , organic, environmentally friendly, green and economical
Nature Net An independent web resource for countryside management, nature conservation, and biodiversity in the UK and beyond.
Talking Guides A place to download free and chargeable audio walking tours for some fantastic Museum and Heritage Sites, also including outside tours.
This England
A quarterly magazine published in Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, for all those who love England's green and pleasant land
UK Villages Online
All you need to help run you local village website.
Wildfile.co.uk
An independent website that aims to help internet users to reach information on UK wildlife and other environmental themes. Particularly keen to help voluntary and individual sites to gain an internet presence.

WILDLIFE SOCIETIES, TRUSTS AND ORGANISATIONS

Bat Conservation Trust The only UK organisation solely devoted to the conservation of bats and their habitats. Generally seen only at dusk, there are many myths and misunderstandings about these wild animals
British Naturalists' Association
The national body for naturalists, is one of the country's oldest Natural History organisations, founded in 1905.
Butterfly Conservation
The alarming decline of many beautiful butterflies after the last war led a small group of dedicated naturalists, headed by Sir Peter Scott, to form Butterfly Conservation in 1968 as the British Butterfly Conservation Society.
Cam Valley Wildlife
Group The local wildlife group covering Midsomer Norton, Radstock and surrounding villages. A voluntary biodiversity conservation organisation

Deer-UK
The foremost deer site on the internet for all matters relating to the six species that are commonly found in the United Kingdom.Ñ Whether it's Red, Roe, Muntjac, Fallow, Sika or the less common Chinese Water Deer you're interested in, their aim is to keep you informed.Ñ
English Nature
The government agency that champions the conservation of wildlife and natural features throughout England.
Game Conservancy Trust
Researches the ecology of game species. It also studies the habitat needs of game, and factors limiting survival such as food supplies, predation and disease. Research is practical, designed to help manage the countryside in the best interests of game and wildlife, for the public benefit.
Marine Conservation Society
Protects endangered marine species and habitats; campaign for pollution-free seas; tackles over-exploitation of marine resources; informs and educates the public, government and industry; involve people in projects and and campaigns to make our seas fit for life
Scottish Wildlife Trust
The Scottish Wildlife Trust is the largest of the 46 independent charities and 100 urban wildlife groups which make up The Wildlife Trusts partnership.
Wildlife Trusts
The Wildlife Trusts partnership is the UK¤s leading conservation charity exclusively dedicated to wildlife. Their network of 47 local Wildlife Trusts and junior branch, Wildlife Watch, work together to protect wildlife in towns and the countryside.

WOODLAND

Fieldfare Trust Promoting Access to the countryside and environmental education for people with disabilities.
John Muir Trust
The John Muir Trust was formed in 1983 to protect and conserve wild places and to increase awareness and understanding of the value of such places. Today, the Trust owns and manages seven superb areas totalling 20,000 hectares (50,000 acres) in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland
Royal Forestry Society
BasedÑ in the UK and catering for all who care about forestry, forests, woodlands and trees, their husbandry and their future.
Tree Council
Founded in 1974 with major support from the Department of the Environment and in 1978 became an independent registered charity. Aims to improve the environment in town and country by promoting the planting and conservation of trees and woods throughout the United Kingdom; and to act as a forum for organisations concerned with trees, to identify national problems and to provide initiatives for co-operation.
Wild about Woods
The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading conservation charity dedicated to the protection of our native woodland heritage.
Woodland Advisory Consultants Services include woodland managment plans; design for new woodlands; woodland evaluation; environmental impact assessments; habitat monitoring; soil sampling; water quality testing; and woodland restoration.
REGIONAL WILDLIFE TRUSTS
Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and Peterboro
Devon Wildlife Trust
Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust
Hertfordshire & Middlesex WT Herefordshire Nature Trust Kent Wildlife Trust
Irish Wildlife Trust Lancashire Wildlife Trust Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust
Lincolnshire Trust for Nature Conservation Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust
Norfolk Wildlife Trust London Wildlife Trust Somerset Wildlife Trust
Scottish Wildlife Trust Northumberland Wildlife Trust Shropshire Wildlife Trust
Suffolk Wildlife Trust Royal Society for Nature Conservation Sussex Wildlife Trust
Skokholm Island Web Site Staffordshire Wildlife Trust The Durham Wildlife Trust
Warwickshire Wildlife Trust Surrey Wildlife Trust Wiltshire Wildlife Trust
  Wildlife Trust for West Wales  


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