The RSPB have put together this A to Z guide of UK birds including information about each featured species, including help with identification, breeding information and details about their lifestyle and feeding habits.
http://www.rspb.org.uk/birds/guide/index.asp
Take a look at the British Trust for Ornithology’s information on our most common garden birds. Find out lots of useful information about your feathered garden visitors.
http://www.bto.org/support-us/corporate-support/corporate-members/gardenature
The Birds of Britain website has over 400 pages including changing monthly features and a permanent guide to Britain's bird reserves and clubs, You will most certainly find something of interest here.
http://www.birdsofbritain.co.uk/
BirdGuides brings you better birding through technology. This site offers you up-to-the-minute news and views on British and Irish birds, a comprehensive online and mobile reference and a huge photo library intended for birdwatchers everywhere to enjoy!
http://www.birdguides.com/home/default.asp?menu=menu_home
British Bird Fair is held every August at Rutland Water just off the A1 in Leicestershire. The Bird Fair is claimed to be the largest birding event in the world and is an absolute must see for anyone even remotely interested in Birding. Gardenature has a double stand here every year so come along and meet some of the team!
http://www.birdfair.org.uk/#all
Test your knowledge! See how many of these 250 British birds you can identify in these interesting quizzes
http://www.educationquizzes.com/nature/british-birds/8/39/
Visit the Swift Conservation web site to find out all you need to know about helping Swifts to survive and thrive... Latest news and lots of topical information
http://www.swift-conservation.org/
A brilliant site hosted by the RSPB and Birdlife International that documents the arrival of Spring, migration of birds in Europe, online blog full of useful information and requiring your participation! Simply log in and join in the fun.
http://www.springalive.net/
Get the very latest Nature news and live cameras from around the UK. Catch up on past and present BBC Nature and BBC Wildlife programmes. Packed with lots of useful information the BBC Nature website also allows you to log in and interact, tell them your stories and send in photos.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/
Located on the Kent coastline in the Sandwich and Hacklinge SSSI, the large floodplain of the river Stour that nestles between the White Cliffs of Dover to the south and the Isle of Thanet to the north. It is the base for the ongoing work of Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust, which has been recording all aspects of the wildlife of Sandwich Bay for over 50 years. Follow this link to view their programme of weekly events for members and non-members including walks, talks and workshops
http://www.sbbot.co.uk/
A great diary site with a very active forum. Elizabeth and Malcolm are usually available online and offer lots of great advice and tips. Well worth a look!
http://www.biggonline.co.uk
Based in semi rural Staffordshire 'Kate MacRae' has a background in teaching and is a keen Wildlife Photographer. Visit her website where you will find lots of useful information for the 'hands on' wildlife enthusiast. Gardenature are pleased to be able to support Kate in the provision of Nestbox Cameras and Hides for her own personal use and product testing.
http://www.wildlifekate.co.uk/#
The definitive online guide to badgers in the United Kngdom.
http://www.badgerland.co.uk
This fantastic website holds a tremendous amount of useful information on anything and everything to do with wildlife and wildlife gardening . Highly recommended.
http://www.wildlife-gardening.org.uk
One of the UKs leading independent conservation and countryside management websites
http://www.naturenet.net
Natural England is the government’s advisor on the natural environment. They provide practical advice on how best to safeguard England’s natural wealth for the benefit of everyone.
Their remit is to ensure sustainable stewardship of the land and sea so that people and nature can thrive, that England’s rich natural environment can adapt and survive intact for future generations to enjoy.
They work with farmers, land managers; business and industry; planners and developers; national, regional and local government; interest groups and local communities to help them improve their local environment.
http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/
An essential website essential for anyone interested in our feathered friends. Forums, equipment reviews, picture galleries and much more!
http://www.birdforum.net
Another great site full of very useful information.
http://www.wildlifegardener.co.uk
This is a link to the Green Gardener website.
http://www.greengardener.co.uk
BirdLife International is a global Partnership of conservation organisations that strives to conserve birds, their habitats and global biodiversity, working with people towards sustainability in the use of natural resources.
http://www.birdlife.org/index.html
A very interesting and informative UK-based naturalist blog focusing on British wildlife
http://www.thenatureblog.com
An excellent guide to Bats and their protected conservation
http://www.bats.org.uk/
An online guide to industry suppliers of various products for the home and garden sometimes referred to as the 'Buyers Bible'.
http://www.harque.co.uk/garden/
All things hedgehog.., a really useful site that is full of related links. Whether its quick help or information, things that you didnt know about hedgehogs or that you needed to find out!
http://www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk/
Estabilished in 1938 this Garden Centre is situated just outside of Colchester at Marks Tey (A120) Essex. This family run business is an absolute gardeners paradise, packed with inspirational planting ideas coupled with a first class service from the friendly staff who are always on hand to offer help and advice.
Not only will you be bowled over by the array of plants and gardening products, there is even a restaurant that serves mouth watering dishes where the aroma will entice you in to sample. But don't take our word for it, if your heading for the sunshine coast this weekend make sure you stop here to get your breakfast, Dinner or afternoon tea, or even end up having all three as this is no quick stop!
If you live too far away to visit then click on our link, give them a ring and they will deliver to your door, a real service with a smile.
http://www.poplarnurseries.co.uk/
Confused about Camera Traps? Have you got some pictures or video to share that you captured from your Bushnell TrophyCam? Then this is a site dedicated to Bushnell users from all over the world or you can just select your country. See Images taken from different models to help you decide which to buy.
http://www.bushnelloutdoorproducts.eu/www_trophycam/uk/
The beyond Group are a photographic group based in Suffolk (linked Nationally) that are affiliated to the PAGB through the EAF.
A fantastic site with lots of useful infomation including a blog, hold regular exhibitions of their work and have an online gallery
http://www.beyondgroup.info/
Design, Manage and Care for your Garden Online. With 40,000 members and growing, join the Shoot community today!
http://www.shootgardening.co.uk
Like the BBC Wildlife magazine, their website is packed full of stunning photographs, British wildlife, interesting features, wildlife gardening tips and competitions with great prizes.
Gardenature are proud to be supporting the Your Photos readers’ pictures contest in spring 2012.
http://www.discoverwildlife.com/
Johnny Kingdom is a well known wildlife presenter, film maker and photographer. Perhaps you’ve read Johnny Kingdom books, watched his DVD’s or even joined him on safari on his beloved Exmoor. Visit his website and catch up on Johnny's latest blogs or purchase from his shop!
http://www.johnnykingdom.co.uk/
Posh Patio.co.uk specialise in design advice and installation of contemporary patio containers, plants and accessories. They not only have an online shop but you can also visit them just outside of Colchester. Either way, you can purchase carefully chosen quality products ranging from garden accessories to plants for patios, terraces and roof gardens.
http://www.poshpatio.co.uk/
Signal Communications are a CCTV, Audio Visual and Data Installation Business based in Manningtree, Essex. They will cover all areas around Essex and Suffolk borders but will travel for large scale Installations and Projects. This is a company that Gardenature have worked with for all types of Wildlife camera installations and are highly recommended by us. Their technicians have an extensive knowledge and are capable of installing the most upto date systems to suit your requirements.
http://www.avsignal.co.uk/index.html
If you want to go birdwatching in the Netherlands, Birding Holland can help you get more out of your birding experience. Fully flexible birding tours, experienced guides, low rates and terrific birds!
http://www.birdingholland.com
June Taylor and Peter Dedicoat offer top quality birdwatching and wildlife photography tours in southern Portugal and south-west Spain from their base in Tavira in the Eastern Algarve.
Friendly, professional, experienced guides; Flexibility: days, half-days or weeks - you choose; All levels of ability and expertise catered for; Tours to the Algarve, Baixo Alentejo or Doñana
Target birding for the Iberian specialities; Portable photo hide available; Pelagic trips arranged
http://www.algarvebirders.com/
