Wildlife

Our places provide homes for lots of different types of wildlife. We're working to ensure that these special places and their residents stay protected

Red squirrel in a tree
Beaver kit and mother at the Holnicote Estate, Somerset

First baby beaver born on Exmoor for 400 years 

The pair of beavers we released at the Holnicote Estate in Somerset have had their first baby beaver, which was caught on camera at night swimming with its mother. Find out how these shy creatures are helping us tackle the effects of climate change and create a wetland full of wildlife.

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The deer in Knole Park
Walking trail 

Wildlife walks this autumn

We've chosen some of our favourite walking routes for spotting autumn wildlife in landscapes ranging from woods and parkland to coast and estuaries.

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A winding path in the autumn parkland at Blickling Estate

Blickling Estate 

Aylsham, Norfolk

One day is never enough. Discover a complete Norfolk estate with something for everyone.

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Cyclists cycling through Plymbridge

Plymbridge Woods 

Plympton, Devon

A wooded valley opening up to the moors of Dartmoor with a rich and varied industrious past

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Konik ponies grazing at Wicken Fen Nature Reserve in the wet fen landscape

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve 

Ely, Cambridgeshire

The National Trust's oldest nature reserve, and England's most famous fen

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Red squirrel with a nut

Give back to nature 

More than ever before, nature has been our source of comfort during difficult times. But climate change is accelerating the decline of these green spaces. Nature gives us so much, donate today and help us protect these precious places and the wildlife that live there.

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Safeguarding nature

Find out how we're helping to look after natural habitats and native species

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