Nature

King penguins and Humboldt penguins at Birdland in the Cotswolds

Rare egg laid by loved-up penguins brings hope to Cotswold wildlife attraction

Rare fruit trees and an historic landscape are taking root once again in the Cotswolds countryside.

Rare fruit trees and an historic landscape are taking root once again in the Cotswolds countryside.

232 fruit trees including rare varieties planted at Cotswolds National Trust site

The Cheltenham Escarpment in Gloucestershire is the latest site to receive the national status, as part of the King’s Series of National Nature Reserves.

Picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
18-10-25
Tel; 07855177205

The Cheltenham Escarpment in Gloucestershire is the latest site to receive the national status, as part of the King’s Series of National Nature Reserves.

Picture by Mikal Ludlow Photography
18-10-25
Tel; 07855177205

'Proud moment' as new national nature reserve in the Cotswolds created

The woodlark, a species with only 2,300 to 3,000 breeding pairs in the UK, was seen in Oakley Wood, Gloucestershire.

The woodlark, a species with only 2,300 to 3,000 breeding pairs in the UK, was seen in Oakley Wood, Gloucestershire.

Birdwatcher spots rare species with only 3,000 breeding pairs in the Cotswolds

There are plenty of beautiful waterfalls to visit in the Cotswolds this summer, here are five of them.

There are plenty of beautiful waterfalls to visit in the Cotswolds this summer, here are five of them.

Five beautiful Cotswolds waterfalls you have to visit this summer

Here are three of the best nature reserves in the Cotswolds to visit.

Here are three of the best nature reserves in the Cotswolds to visit.

Three of the best nature reserves you have to visit in the Cotswolds

Rare baby otters spotted in daylight at Lower Mill Estate, Cotswolds

Rare baby otters spotted in daylight at Lower Mill Estate, Cotswolds

Rare sighting: two baby otters exploring a riverbank delight wildlife watchers

A new play area has opened, offering bigger adventures for children in a much-loved n

A new play area has opened, offering bigger adventures for children in a much-loved n

New play area opens at beloved Cotswolds arboretum

Chelsea Pensioner Roy Palmer rides into Cotswold Wildlife Park to launch International War Animal Day

Chelsea Pensioner Roy Palmer rides into Cotswold Wildlife Park to launch International War Animal Day

Chelsea pensioner marks War Animal Day at wildlife park

The UK’s largest wildlife bridge is being built on the A417 near Gloucester, linking habitats and boosting biodiversity as part of a £460m road project.

The UK’s largest wildlife bridge is being built on the A417 near Gloucester, linking habitats and boosting biodiversity as part of a £460m road project.

Local government

Construction begins on UK's longest wildlife bridge on A-road

A winter celebration of nature and creativity is taking place this February at a Gloucestershire estate.

A winter celebration of nature and creativity is taking place this February at a Gloucestershire estate.

Newark Park to hold celebration of snowdrops this February

Ian Russell with his prize catch

Ian Russell with his prize catch

Well known angler makes history with huge catch

Over 5 million snowdrops bloom at Painswick Rococo Garden

Over 5 million snowdrops bloom at Painswick Rococo Garden

Why do millions of snowdrops bloom in historic garden?

Newark Park is welcoming visitors to enjoy its display of snowdrops this February.

Newark Park is welcoming visitors to enjoy its display of snowdrops this February.

Brecon Beacons National Park

When National Trust in Cotswolds will open for snowdrop displays

Here are six of the best spots to experience the Snowdrops in the Cotswolds

Here are six of the best spots to experience the Snowdrops in the Cotswolds

Six of the best spots in the Cotswolds to see the snowdrop displays

20 year old Bewick's swan, Galina.

20 year old Bewick's swan, Galina.

'Extraordinary' visitor journeys thousands of miles to Cotswolds reserve

Animals at Cotswolds Farm Park has been pictured enjoying the snow following Storm Goretti

Animals at Cotswolds Farm Park has been pictured enjoying the snow following Storm Goretti

Animals at farm park enjoy snow caused by Storm Goretti

Gary Didcock caught 10 lb 14 oz of small chub

Gary Didcock caught 10 lb 14 oz of small chub

Angler triumphs with double-figure catch as cold snap hits match

White Rhino Ruby gave birth to an adorable female calf, Mo

White Rhino Ruby gave birth to an adorable female calf, Mo

Adorable white rhino calf born at wildlife park

RARE: Markus is the first white rhino to be born in Britain this year

RARE: Markus is the first white rhino to be born in Britain this year

Only white rhino to be born in Britain this year caught on camera in Cotswolds

Rare King Penguins rescued by firefighters at Birdland in Bourton.

Rare King Penguins rescued by firefighters at Birdland in Bourton.

Firefighters sent to usual rescue at Cotswold bird park

Seven adorable flamingo chicks hatch at Birdland in Bourton - and there's more to come.

Seven adorable flamingo chicks hatch at Birdland in Bourton - and there's more to come.

Adorable flamingo chicks hatch in the Cotswolds

Police managed to capture the swan after a long foot chase

Police managed to capture the swan after a long foot chase

Police capture swan in Hot Fuzz-style chase

A map has revealed the hotspots in Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire where Japanese knotweed can be found

A map has revealed the hotspots in Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire where Japanese knotweed can be found

Gloucestershire hotspots for one of UK's most invasive plants

From left: Sian Smith from Shakespeare’s England, Russo the goat and Matt Parker of All Things Wild

From left: Sian Smith from Shakespeare’s England, Russo the goat and Matt Parker of All Things Wild

Cultural attractions

Meet the Worcestershire goat predicting England's fate at Euro 2025

According to experts, this summer's variable conditions are perfect for swarming.

According to experts, this summer's variable conditions are perfect for swarming.

Experts warn that a swarm of flying ants 'the biggest in years' could hit UK

The iconic beauty of Tyto alba, the barn owl. Photo: Richard Tyler

The iconic beauty of Tyto alba, the barn owl. Photo: Richard Tyler

How nest boxes are helping barn owls thrive in the Cotswolds

Chris Green, a penguin keeper at Cotswold Wildlife Park in Burford, raised money for Prostate Cancer UK during Men’s Health Week by shaving off half his beard and the opposite side of his hair in a 'halfsie' style

Chris Green, a penguin keeper at Cotswold Wildlife Park in Burford, raised money for Prostate Cancer UK during Men’s Health Week by shaving off half his beard and the opposite side of his hair in a 'halfsie' style

Cotswold penguin keeper shaves half his hair and beard for cancer charity

A view of FarmEd near Chipping Norton, which will host the performances throughout the day

A view of FarmEd near Chipping Norton, which will host the performances throughout the day

Performance walk in countryside to return to Chipping Norton

Kathy Slack. Photo: Stephanie McLeod

Kathy Slack. Photo: Stephanie McLeod

A best-selling cookery author on her Cotswold vegetable garden

It is a chance to ask the man overseeing Blenheim Palace's decade-long garden transformation for tips

It is a chance to ask the man overseeing Blenheim Palace's decade-long garden transformation for tips

Cultural attractions

Blenheim Palace launches 'Ask Andy' gardening help

The snake's head fritillary count at Iffley Meadows has increased

The snake's head fritillary count at Iffley Meadows has increased

Iconic Oxfordshire flower makes remarkable recovery

After being orphaned while still in the pouch, Parma wallaby Elvis has been taken in by Cotswold Wildlife Park's deputy head of mammals Jenni Maxwell

After being orphaned while still in the pouch, Parma wallaby Elvis has been taken in by Cotswold Wildlife Park's deputy head of mammals Jenni Maxwell

Keepers step in to be 'mum' to orphaned wallaby joey

Rare Southern Cassowary chick to play vital role for species after sexed at Birdland in Bourton on the Water.

Rare Southern Cassowary chick to play vital role for species after sexed at Birdland in Bourton on the Water.

Great news for species 'world's deadliest' chick's gender revealed

The new pelican has arrived at Birdland from Hagenbeck Zoo in Hamburg, Germany

The new pelican has arrived at Birdland from Hagenbeck Zoo in Hamburg, Germany

Cultural attractions

New pelican joins Birdland as part of international breeding programme

Brailes Village Hall will host the two-day course

Brailes Village Hall will host the two-day course

Beekeeping course buzzing into life in Shipston

Crocodiles were on the list (stock photo).

Crocodiles were on the list (stock photo).

Crocodiles among 140 dangerous wild animals living in Oxfordshire

The National Trust is seeking more volunteers for its site at Lodge Park, which is located on the Sherborne Estate

The National Trust is seeking more volunteers for its site at Lodge Park, which is located on the Sherborne Estate

National Trust seeks more volunteers for rural Cotswold lodge

Seth (right) has appeared with Sir David Attenborough and starred alongside Danny DeVito in Tim Burton's Batman Returns

Seth (right) has appeared with Sir David Attenborough and starred alongside Danny DeVito in Tim Burton's Batman Returns

Gloucestershire's oldest penguin, 40, vying for world's favourite flightless bird

Cotswold Water Park will now be known as Cotswold Lakes - photo by Andy Legster

Cotswold Water Park will now be known as Cotswold Lakes - photo by Andy Legster

Cotswold Water Park set to be renamed

Cotswold Water Park will now be known as Cotswold Lakes - photo by Andy Legster

Cotswold Water Park will now be known as Cotswold Lakes - photo by Andy Legster

Cotswold Water Park set to be renamed

Matthew Ward with the huge pike

Matthew Ward with the huge pike

Angler lands huge pike at Oxfordshire fishing lake

From the cardinal to the fen raft spider, BBC Countryfile has come up with a list of the six biggest spiders found in the UK and where to find them.

From the cardinal to the fen raft spider, BBC Countryfile has come up with a list of the six biggest spiders found in the UK and where to find them.

Britain's biggest spiders: The 'giant' arachnids that could be lurking in your home

The Southern cassowary chick's father at Birdland Park & Gardens in Bourton-on-the-Water

The Southern cassowary chick's father at Birdland Park & Gardens in Bourton-on-the-Water

World's deadliest chick now thriving at birdland attraction

A little stint has been spotted in Oxfordshire.

A little stint has been spotted in Oxfordshire.

Nature enthusiasts treated to sighting of 'rare' bird across Oxfordshire skies

See lambs being brought into the world at Cotswold Farm Park

See lambs being brought into the world at Cotswold Farm Park

Join Adam Henson in experiencing the joy of new life down on his Gloucestershire farm

At one time, numbers of buzzards declined dramatically, but thankfully they're now our most common bird of prey.

At one time, numbers of buzzards declined dramatically, but thankfully they're now our most common bird of prey.

5 birds of prey species you’re most likely to spot

Cotswold Farm Park will host Lambing After Dark

Cotswold Farm Park will host Lambing After Dark

Opportunity to witness live lamb birth at special after-hours event

Keepers at Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens took pictures of its livestock in the frosty conditions

Keepers at Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens took pictures of its livestock in the frosty conditions

Cotswold Wildlife Park

Cotswold Wildlife Park faces 'coldest week in recent history'

Where to see the world's deadliest chick.

Where to see the world's deadliest chick.

Visitors flock to Cotswold bird park after rare dangerous chick hatches

Rare penguin misgendered for 8 years at Birdland in Bourton.

Rare penguin misgendered for 8 years at Birdland in Bourton.

Misgendered penguin given new name after eight years at bird park

Crested Screamers hatch at Cotswold Wildlife Park

Crested Screamers hatch at Cotswold Wildlife Park

Rare birds named after Taylor Swift after hatching at wildlife park

Mum feared her son would die after being stung 40 times by a swarm of bees

Mum feared her son would die after being stung 40 times by a swarm of bees

Mum feared her son would die after being stung 40 times by a swarm of bees

Rare giant anteater arrives at Cotswold Wildlife Park

Rare giant anteater arrives at Cotswold Wildlife Park

Rare giant anteater pup born in Cotswolds