Cattle Grazing as a Conservation Tool
Brunel University of London masters student Regina discusses the findings of their analysis of GPS collar Nofence grazing data on Chobham Common.
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Cattle egret
This small, white heron is an increasingly common sight in parts of the UK as it spreads north from continental Europe.
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Behind the Herd: How Volunteers Keep Conservation Grazing Thriving
Volunteers on the ground keep our grazing animals healthy, and our habitats flourishing.
Cow-mmunity in Action: The Grazing Volunteers Behind our Herds
We joined one of our grazing volunteers Zygie to find out what she gets up to and what she enjoys about her role as a livestock checker.
Yellow-rattle
Brush through a wildflower meadow at the height of summer and you'll hear the tiny seeds of yellow-rattle rattling in their brown pods, hence its name.
Little cuttlefish
This little cuttlefish really lives up to its name - it only reaches about 6cm long!
Little tern
Found around our coasts during the breeding season, the little tern is a diminutive seabird. Despite its size, it performs remarkable aerial courtship displays.
Stinging nettle
The stinging nettle is a familiar and common plant, often firmly rooted in our memories after our first, hands-on experience - a prickling irritation that's not forgotten easily!
Little grebe
The little grebe is a fantastic diver, but to help it swim underwater, its feet are placed towards the back of its body, making it rather clumsy on land. It only really comes ashore to breed.