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Welcome to all things Wildlife, dedicated to describing, discovering and inspiring everyone about nature, the countryside and special places. all things Wildlife is an ever growing collection of articles, tutorials, guides, reviews and ramblings all with one thing in common...increasing our enjoyment of the countryside. Whether you want to find key species, visit amazing places, improve your wildlife photography or just enjoy your local walks more there is something for you.
Bird identification, when, where, how and then what?
With literally hundreds of species of bird in the UK it can be tricky to work out which you have seen, to help reduce the options and nail the ID here are some top tips
BEST PLACES TO SEE WILDLIFE IN THE FOREST OF DEAN PART ONE
A rich and diverse area, the Forest of Deans mosaic of habitats ensures spectacular opportunities to see wildlife.
Testing Times - Still Loving Lockdown?
Lee Copplestone rediscovered his love of nature through being furloughed but as time has gone on, has the novelty of lockdown worn off?..
Photography Bean bags, an alternative to tripods
Versatile, compact and cheap; bean bags provide a multi-function support for you and your photographic gear. Award winning wildlife photographer Oliver Smart tells us more.
Blurred Watching, why and how to look after your wildlife watching equipment
After spending a lot of money on expensive equipment, whether it be binoculars, telescope or camera lenses, you want to get the best performance from them. Lee Copplestone explains why and how to keep optics clean. (title image by Oliver Smart)
Best binoculars for birdwatching?
When it comes to binoculars there is a wide array of choice and for all budgets but here we try to explain what are the main considerations for choosing a pair for birdwatching.