Springwatch at Sherborne Park at Lodge Park and Sherborne Estate

Find out more about Springwatch, see extra clips and photos on the BBC website.

Sherborne farmer Peter sows four tons of seeds a year – just for birds. The skylarks, yellowhammers and corn buntings all join his seed feast.

Over the last year, the bats of Sherborne Park Estate have become the unlikely stars of the BBC's Springwatch series. Discover how rangers keep them safe during the spring as well as some intriguing bat facts to whet your appetite.

Hooked beak, sharp claws and piercing gaze. It usually means one thing – a magnificent raptor is about, and Sherborne seems to be the perfect place to see them.

No day’s the same for Anna…from ringing barn owl chicks to working with camera crews.

if you want to get close the the wildlife at Sherborne, there are several walks which help you explore. They take in the varied countryside and you too can spot the wildlife living there.

In one of the most photographed Cotswolds villages, water voles are quietly going about their business. What’s the first sign that they’re about?

Stand still by the river, in the woodland or the open fields at Sherborne and it quickly becomes obvious how much wildlife lives here.

Barn owls thrive in the countryside. From young owlets to to fully grown adults, discover more about their habitats and where you might spot one near you.

Otters populations declined dramatically in the 1950s and 1970s, but thanks to recent conservation efforts their fortunes are on the rise. These special creatures have made a home as several of places, where you can learn more about them and maybe even catch a glimpse of one.

Every species of bat in the UK can be found at places under our care. Some of the rarest and most important bat roosts in the country can be found in our buildings and trees.