The county’s dedicated wildlife conservation charity has achieved a huge amount since its formation in 1961, but with threats to nature multiplying, its greatest challenges are yet to come.
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Keeping an eye on the hares of Borley Hill
Spring is the best time to see hares as they gather in fields and prepare to box and mate.
Under the spell of Suffolk’s magical oaks
Ancient man of the forest, self-contained ecosystem, cultural icon and boundary landmark – the oak tree touches us like no other tree species.
The song flight of the skylark is poetry in motion
The rising flight and song of the skylark is one of the most thrilling wildlife displays you can hope to see in the South Suffolk countryside.
Why don’t more men do yoga? (And why they should)
Practising yoga can lead to you becoming fitter, more flexible, and help with mental health. Why then, don’t more men give it a try?
Sudbury’s special relationship with its swans
It is a sound that stops me in my tracks every time I hear it – the unmistakeable throbbing hum that emanates from the giant wings of mute swans as they fly over Sudbury.
Feathered fishermen are masters of the waiting game
Experienced anglers know that catching fish is a waiting game…enter the mysterious grey heron: the gangly inhabitant of watery landscapes; a lakeside loiterer; a prowler of ponds.
Suffolk’s disappearing wildlife
When David Attenborough speaks, people take notice – and now he is warning of an impending biodiversity crisis. But what is the situation like for wildlife in Suffolk?
Muntjac deer – friend or foe?
Within a few generations, muntjac deer have become a common sight in Suffolk – to the point where these adaptable grazers are now having an impact on our native wildlife and our dinner plates.
More than a game…
The loss of competitive grassroots football for six months because of the pandemic has made people realise that its importance goes far beyond the game on the pitch.