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

A nuthatch on a tree

Conservation highlights

The new born grey seal pup at Blakeney Point, Norfolk

Seal pup birth signals the start of a busy season at Blakeney Point  

Marking the start of the annual winter wildlife spectacle, the first grey seal pup has been spotted at Blakeney Point National Nature Reserve in Norfolk. The very first seal pup was born at the point in 1988 and since then the site has grown to become England’s largest grey seal colony, with rangers anticipating around 4,500 new arrivals in 2021.

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.

Murmuration of starlings at Studland Bay, Dorset

Winter wildlife to spot 

As the nights draw in and the autumn season starts to fade into winter, wrap up warm and head outside in search of wildlife. From redwing and red squirrels to mountain hares and seal pups, you might even see a starling murmuration. We've got some top tips to get you started.

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Blickling lake in winter

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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a very frosty scene with a pink sky reflected in a pond. There are frozen reeds to the left and in the centre is a small metal windpump that is also reflected in the pond

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve 

Ely, Cambridgeshire

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

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Robin in the frost

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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