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Signs of spring waiting in the wings

Signs of spring waiting in the wings

Walk in park heralded a hat-trick of woodpeckers spotted in oak tree

Today's youngsters do not get to enjoy the delights of butterflies compared with yesteryear

Eagerly awaiting the arrival of our spring flowers

Bountiful harvest last year a saving grace for our hungry wildlife

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How our feathered friends keep warm in the wintery chill

Prolonged cold spell could mean problems for some species of bird

The shortest day is behind us as we look forward to more light

Can our wildlife predict the arrival of bad weather

Birds that have featured on the festive menu

Keeping an eye on the birds as they keep busy on the birdfeeders

Enjoying the wildlife along the Kingston towpath

Blackbirds break into song early

Let's visit ... the Warner Bros Harry Potter studio tour for a magical day out

Animals take steps to ensure their survival during the harsh winter months

Dry month spells disappointment for fungal foragers

'Grapes galore and a berry bonanza. This is what a warm summer and autumn has brought us'

Richmond Park a great place to enjoy colours of autumn

Things to see and do on a family weekend break in Canary Wharf (yes, Canary Wharf)

Bird feeders seeing more use as autumn is well under way

Keeping an eye out for the stags and its harem

The last of the dragonflies we will see this year as the colder weather sets in

Wasps still swarm but not in the great numbers of years ago

Summer is but a pleasant memory as our wildlife prepares for the cold months ahead

Leaves turning golden brown and then falling signal the arrival of autumn

Robins are out and ready to sing throughout the winter

Birds that helped make a fantastic summer

How to be a tourist on your doorstep, get more out of London - and eat some great food

All white on the day with the number of butterflies

A tale of two moths - one welcome and the other causing havoc

Improving the water in the Wandle that has allowed fish to thrive

Widespread use of pesticides hitting our butterfly species

Buddleia is not native to our shores but was an import from China and Russia in the 19th century

Countryside butterflies have become a victim of pesticides

'A fascinating and varied afternoon of wildlife watching'

Birdsong goes a bit quieter as nesting season draws to a close

Important sources of nectar and pollen for our insects

Number of butterflies sees a lull in the month of June

Remembering the dragonfly that has been with us for millions of years

Nothing better than enjoying a refreshing coffee among the abundance of fantastic wildlife

Sudden arrival of swifts reassured us all that it was not doom and gloom

Nature notes: Swifts may be struggling but blackbirds are still flying high

Enjoying the iconic summer sounds of our wildlife

Glorious May - what a month to savour

A little less buzz about as wasp numbers have declined

Angling towards 'Duffers fortnight'

Out comes a sudden heatwave and wildlife bursts into life

Blooming early flowers a hallmark of our spring season

Nature's time to blossom following a very long winter

Delight in watching my favorite avian songsters - the songthrush

All set for the coarse fishing season

Normal service resuming after the wintery weather over the past few weeks

Peregrine falcons are nesting at sites in Morden, Sutton and Kingston

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