Bittern
The shy and retiring bittern is a master of blending in and can be very difficult to spot in its reedbed home. It does sound like a booming foghorn, however, when it calls, so can often be heard…
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Little egret
The elegant little egret was once a rare visitor to our shores, but can now regularly be spotted around the coastline of England and Wales. Look out for its beautiful neck plumes that herald the…
Cattle egret
This small, white heron is an increasingly common sight in parts of the UK as it spreads north from continental Europe.
Grey heron
Spot these tall, prehistoric looking birds standing like a statue on the edge of ponds and lakes, contemplating their next meal.
Great white egret
As the name suggests, this tall, white heron is considerably larger than the similar little egret. Once a rare visitor to the UK, sightings have become more common over the last few decades, with…
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Sending and recording your wildlife sightings helps us to learn about population changes and trends in Wiltshire's wildlife.
Create a wildlife friendly garden
How to create a wildlife friendly garden in Wiltshire and Swindon.
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If you care about the environment and want to make a big difference, then please consider becoming a Wildlife Guardian.
Wildlife Watch Groups
Wildlife Watch Groups offer children and their families opportunities to join in with wildlife activities and have fun outdoors.
Birds to see at Coombe Bissett Down
We know from Granville Pictor’s bird surveys that many different bird species feed and breed at Coombe Bissett Down. Here are some of the birds you should keep an eye out for.
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