The Sherborne Park Estate was home to Winterwatch on BBC Two in late January. You can find out more about the programme and the stars -
some of the wildlife on the estate.
New technology is helping us to find new bat species which have found their way to Sherborne, thanks to years of work creating the right places for them to live.
We use many different kinds of nest boxes to encourage wildlife on our Sherborne Estate where BBC Autumnwatch was filmed. Ranger Anna shows you how to do the same in your own homes and gardens.
Dormouse, Fyne Court, SomersetNational Trust Images/ Rob Skinner
The rangers at our special places are dedicated to improving habitats for wildlife. From installing nest boxes to monitoring roosts. Some animals, however, have their own ideas about where makes a good home...
Deadwood is a vital part of the ecosystem in our parks and countryside. It supports a wide range of wildlife, from fungi to invertebrates which then become a source of food for other species such as woodpeckers. Watch our video to find out more about this special habitat from our Rangers at the Sherborne Park Estate.
Getting close to wildlife can be done by anybody - not just the BBC camera teams. But it takes a lot of work to ensure the nature spectacles survive for the future. You can can help too.
Walking at Cwm Idwal, Snowdonia, North WalesNational Trust Images/Gwenno Parry
Nothing beats a walking holiday in the great outdoors. That inward sense of achievement after completing a walk, discovering new landscapes and conquering high peaks. Book a stay at one of our cottages across England, Wales and Northern Ireland and set out on a rambling adventure.
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