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The hedgehog is one of Britain’s most popular wild animals. Although widely loved, hedgehogs have had a hard time as of late. It’s been estimated that hedgehog numbers have plummeted by more than half since 2000. With the loss of key habitat, such as dense hedges, hedgehogs are more frequently seen by the side of […]

May is National Walking Month but, this year is different to say the least. Many of you by now are probably missing the hills, woodlands and trails of the South Downs National Park. But, just because we’re choosing to keep our activity local, doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate the joy of walking. During this lockdown […]

South Downs ranger, Chloe Goddard, gives some practical advice on creating your own swift box. For just 3 months of the year swifts can be seen in our skies, arriving in early May from Central Africa and leaving again at the end of July. They are beautiful and incredible birds – they eat, drink, sleep […]

Assistant Ranger Sophie Brown shares her tips on helping to monitor the health of Britain’s moths. Moths are one of the hidden gems in our gardens. This is because they mostly fly at night….mostly. There are a few stunners that are out and about in the day but they can be easily misidentified as butterflies, […]