Muntjac deer
The muntjac deer was introduced into the UK from China in the 20th century. It has gained a stronghold in southeast England, where it can cause damage to our woods through browsing.
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East Wretham Heath
The open space, small lakes and pine forest of East Wretham make this large heathland a fantastic place to visit all year round.
Small heath
The small heath is the smallest of our brown butterflies and has a fluttering flight. It favours heathlands, as its name suggests, as well as other sunny habitats.
Learning birdsong in January
Our ambassador explains why January is the best time of year to learn birdsong.
We're welcoming new Dartmoor ponies to our conservation team
15 Dartmoor ponies arrive in Norfolk this week, ready for their new role as conservation grazing animals on Norfolk Heathland.
January on our reserves
Our Reserves Officer Robert Morgan shares news from our snowy nature reserves this month, from rare bird sightings to magical winter walks.
January on our nature reserves
Our Reserves Officer, Robert Morgan, shares the crucial work happening on our reserves this winter, along with the wildlife emerging as spring approaches.
Fallow deer
Although introduced by humans, the fallow deer has been here so long that it is considered naturalised. Look out for groups of white-spotted deer in woodland glades.
Red deer
Standing proud and tall, the red deer is our largest deer. With its massive antlers, it is an unmistakeable icon of the Scottish Highlands, but can be seen in northwest and southern England, too…
Sika deer
Sika deer were introduced to the UK in the 19th century. They are native to eastern Asia.
Roe deer
The attractive roe deer is native to the UK and widespread across woodland, farmland, grassland and heathland habitats. Look for its distinctive pale rump and short antlers.
Chinese water deer
Chinese water deer are easily distinguished from other deer by their strange teddy bear like appearance and the huge canine tusks displayed by the stags.