Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) Vixen in the Snow during winter, Cannock Chase, Staffordshire - Danny Green/2020VISION
Where to see wildlife in winter
Winter is the toughest time of year for wildlife but even at this, the darkest, coldest and least promising time of year, life goes on. While some animals such as hedgehogs and mice hibernate, there's still a lot of wildlife active at this time of year.
Five winter walks
Dress up warm and enjoy an invigorating winter walk through our stunning countryside with these five walks selected by Nic Howes. Each walk has fine views along the way and is packed with notes about features of interest.
WildNet - Zsuzsanna Bird
Five Christmassy animals
Which animals spring to mind when you think of Christmas? Here's our pick with some surprising facts about each one.
Barn Owl (Tyto alba) - Margaret Holland
Five Christmassy Plants
Here are some of the plants we associate with Christmas, using them to make Christmas wreathes or decorating our homes. Importantly for wildlife, they provide shelter and food during the cold winter months.
Mistletoe (Viscum album) - Zsuzsanna Bird
