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150 species, 1.5 million acres in the 10th annual Big Farmland Bird Count'The fact that the count is still going strong after 10 years highlights the passion and commitment that British farmers have for the birds on their farms,' says the organiser of Big Farmland Bird Count.
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Jonathan Self: How do mosquitoes know when it's Easter?The arrival of warmer weather heralds many joys — but also one very specific pain, as Jonathan Self grumbles.
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Beavers discovered living on River Avon, 400 years after they were supposed to have gone extinctBeavers have been reintroduced in some areas of the country — but not yet around the Avon near Bristol. Somebody clearly forgot to tell the beavers that, however, as James Fisher reports.
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Where to see red kites, the birds which have been 'the biggest species success story in UK conservation history’Red kites are returning in numbers that naturalists could only have dreamed of 30 years ago. Dr Mike Pienkowski has chronicled the extraordinary success story of how they were brought back from the brink of extinction — and he shared with us five of the best places to see these beautiful birds of prey.
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'The last red squirrel in Dumfries — if it comes to that — is most likely to be predated by a pine marten'The pine marten is proving a mixed blessing in the task of restoring wildlife for Jamie Blackett.
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The 'Sheffield Chainsaw Massacre' inquiry report: 227 pages of dishonesty and shocking behaviourThe destruction and removal of thousands of healthy trees in Sheffield sparked protests and recriminations that lasted years — and whose effects are still felt in the city. Will the publication of the independent inquiry's report put the controversy to bed? James Fisher reports.
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The A to Z of the Cheltenham Festival, from Arkle to ZarkanderHere is all you need to know about the 2023 Cheltenham National Hunt Festival, one of the greatest sporting occasions on the calendar.
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Fast train to loss of trust: HS2 and Wildlife Trusts at loggerheads over impact on NatureJames Fisher reports on the claims and counter-claims flying between HS2 and conservationists.
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The Ford Fiesta that dreamed it was Noah's ArkJoe Gibbs tells a tale of roadkill, sporrans and the protected species who can circumvent an electric fence as stealthily as a cat burglar.
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United to save our plants — and stop another eco-tragedy like ash dieback diseaseJames Fisher reports on the latest efforts by Defra to help stop the spread of plant diseases in the UK.
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Flicker of hope for farmers? Replacement for EU payments in sight as Coffey teases ELMS announcementJames Fisher reports from the CLA conference where there is some news — though almost no detail — on the replacement for the EU's payments.
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Country Life 30 November 2022Country Life 30 November 2022 looks at migrating birds, The Mousetrap, magical mushrooms and more.
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National Parks hit by the financial crisis: 'It's never been anywhere near as bad as this in 30 years''The green lungs of the nation' have seen their funding fall as much as 40% in real terms over the past decade. James Fisher reports on the struggles of Britain's national parks.
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Saving the teeming wildlife that calls the Irish Sea homeThe Irish Sea Network is a Marine Protected Area — but more in theory than in name, since only 0.01% of it is under full protection. A new joint effort, the Irish Sea Network, is seeking to put that right.
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'I've seen a lot of change — but not as much as my grandmother. She lived through horsepower to seeing a man on the moon.'Lucy Baring reports back from her mother's 90th birthday party, but not before negotiating a phone shop with no phone signal.
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Curious Questions: Is there any such thing as coincidence?Just when you were musing about the nature of coincidences, along comes Martin Fone to explain exactly what they are — and what they aren't.
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How to get your outdoor spaces scrubbed up and ready for outdoor entertainingMany of us almost lived outside during the long hot summer, but these days the end of the hot weather doesn't mean we head back inside until spring. If you're looking to spruce up your outdoor living space, here are some tips for getting things back to their best.
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Curious Questions: Can ancient technology of wind, water and hot springs help make a sustainable future?The UK is switching on to a future of home-grown, greener power — and yet this future is drawing on the past. Jonathan Lee revisits the renewable revolution that started right here.
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Jason Goodwin: 'The cats stayed on when the old occupants left, full of feline discretion, more like a whiff of perfume than an actual presence'Jason Goodwin tells the sad tale of the cats that walked by themselves, almost up until the end.
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The dawn of the carbon-neutral carrotAnnunciata Elwes reports on how vegetable growers are making their goods greener than ever.
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Country Life 27 July 2022Country Life 27 July 2022 looks at pointers, and meets young people who have made the move to a rural lifestyle.
