Avoid breaking the ice as the reverberations can disturb pond life. Great crested newts are rare in the UK and protected. It's illegal to catch, possess or handle them without a licence ...

Some creatures hibernate or migrate, but some (like us) stick out the harsh weather. Food is scarce and these animals can ...

A pond is a fantastic way to attract wildlife into your garden and even a tiny pond will benefit a lot of animals. Many creatures are entirely aquatic, some start their lives in water and others need ...

If you're looking for your next garden project and want something low maintenance that's also beneficial for the entire ecosystem, consider building a tiny wildlife pond. Backyard ponds have a ...

There are a number of important factors to consider when planning to build a new pond or work on an existing pond. You need to decide how you will use the pond and if it will have multiple uses (e.g.

A wildlife trust is hoping to raise funds for a community building to inspire people to support wildlife. Avon Wildlife Trust needs £75,000 to help pay for the building at its Grow Wilder project ...

"The model boating lake [was donated as] a model boating lake, not a wildlife pond, a duck pond, a fishing pond, solely as a model boating lake," he told the BBC. He argued the lake was unsuitable ...