White herons in our midst

Birders hope to see more cattle egrets this May The cattle egret is a little white heron with global ambitions. It is familiar throughout the tropics and spreading in temperate regions – the species ranges over more of the world than any other land bird, with the possible exception of the barn owl. It has […]

Cloud forest catastrophe

Endangered amphibians, including a toad new to science, are at risk from copper mining in Ecuador

Friend. Foe. Fox.

They live among us in the city and countryside – yet foxes are too often misunderstood and persecuted. Intimate photos cast new light on our divisive but beautiful neighbour.

City living

It’s been 50 years since the first city farm was established and their role in providing a haven for nature continues to grow