Nature

The South Downs National Park

South Downs National Park

South Downs National Park plans to plant 20,000 trees

John Scamell pictured this white-tailed eagle flying over Beaulieu River in 2021 - they often hang around bodies of water to look for fish.

John Scamell pictured this white-tailed eagle flying over Beaulieu River in 2021 - they often hang around bodies of water to look for fish.

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How to spot the UK's biggest bird of prey in the New Forest

The New Forest has been named the most expensive national park to buy property in

The New Forest has been named the most expensive national park to buy property in

New Forest named most expensive national park to live in

The Leonid meteor shower is set to delight stargazers, sending shooting stars streaking across the night sky

The Leonid meteor shower is set to delight stargazers, sending shooting stars streaking across the night sky

How to watch the spectacular Leonid meteor shower in the UK this weekend

Jordan Callaghan managed to snap this soaring white-tailed eagle, the biggest bird of prey in the UK.

Jordan Callaghan managed to snap this soaring white-tailed eagle, the biggest bird of prey in the UK.

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UK's biggest bird of prey spotted soaring over the New Forest

The swan was stuck in the bushes near the M27

The swan was stuck in the bushes near the M27

Firefighters rescue swan trapped in brambles near the M27

Terns that successfully bred on the raft this summer

Terns that successfully bred on the raft this summer

Project launched to protect Solent seabirds

Mbonisi the giraffe calf

Mbonisi the giraffe calf

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‘Much-loved’ three-month-old giraffe calf at Marwell Zoo dies

New Forest photographer Hang Ross won an award in the British Photography Awards 2024

New Forest photographer Hang Ross won an award in the British Photography Awards 2024

New Forest photographer scoops prestigious award for stunning Sakura shot

A photo of the steppe grey shrike hunting and killing a giant vole that 60-year-old Mark Begg captured on his Nikon d500.

A photo of the steppe grey shrike hunting and killing a giant vole that 60-year-old Mark Begg captured on his Nikon d500.

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'World's smallest bird of prey' spotted killing 'giant rodent' on UK golf course

Stargazers across the country have been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, several times already in 2024.

Stargazers across the country have been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, several times already in 2024.

Met Office reveals when and where Northern Lights 'may be visible' this weekend

A newborn grevy's zebra

A newborn grevy's zebra

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Baby Boom: meet the adorable new arrivals at Marwell Zoo

The new fish pass

The new fish pass

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New fish pass built in New Forest to help sea trout and eels migrate

Asian Hornets nest removed at The Old Cemetery near Southampton Common.

Asian Hornets nest removed at The Old Cemetery near Southampton Common.

Warning to watch out for Asian hornets after cemetery nest discovery

The two-week event asks people to log the different types of birds they see during an hour on the coast

The two-week event asks people to log the different types of birds they see during an hour on the coast

People encouraged to take part in Great Coastal Birdwatch

Have you seen any other meteor showers this year?

Have you seen any other meteor showers this year?

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'Extra special' meteor shower peaks across the UK tonight - how to see

Generation Green 2, which will run until spring 2025, is set to deliver over 41,500 nature experiences

Generation Green 2, which will run until spring 2025, is set to deliver over 41,500 nature experiences

Project to connect 25,000 young people with nature launched

The yellow tint of the Hunter's Moon in peak brightness.

The yellow tint of the Hunter's Moon in peak brightness.

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Hunter's Moon in pictures as supermoon above Southampton and New Forest

Debbie Gregory caught this picture of Comet A3 from Lymington moments before it disappeared

Debbie Gregory caught this picture of Comet A3 from Lymington moments before it disappeared

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Hampshire resident snaps picture of comet visible once every 80,000 years

Laura Read, CEO at Marwell Zoo

Laura Read, CEO at Marwell Zoo

Marwell Wildlife calls for action to protect planet

Northern Lights above West End, Southampton

Northern Lights above West End, Southampton

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Spectacular Northern Lights shine over Southampton in dazzling display

Whale shark with injury to the dorsal fin, likely to be caused by collision with a vessel

Whale shark with injury to the dorsal fin, likely to be caused by collision with a vessel

University of Southampton

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Whale shark shipping collisions may increase as oceans warm, study claims

The pipeline would have transported CO2 from Fawley refinery to a

The pipeline would have transported CO2 from Fawley refinery to a

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Leading wildlife group reacts to pipeline plan update

Rescue teams at the West Wight beach.

Rescue teams at the West Wight beach.

Whale stranding

Stranded whale dies after washing up on beach

Terri the terrapin

Terri the terrapin

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Large reptile rescued from waterworks in Totton - and kept in a bath

Slow worm in the New Forest

Slow worm in the New Forest

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Huge slithering creature spotted in the New Forest

The field is in the Pylewell area of the New Forest

The field is in the Pylewell area of the New Forest

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Grandson in tears as beloved goat and chickens among animals stolen from family

The false widow spotted in Basingstoke

The false widow spotted in Basingstoke

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Dad has lucky escape after spotting 'monster spider' in Hampshire

False Widows have long been established in the UK with first recorded siting in the UK coming in the 1870s

False Widows have long been established in the UK with first recorded siting in the UK coming in the 1870s

False widow spider warning issued as spider season hits

As someone with a fear of spiders, I tested out the £1.40 hack to keep spiders out of your home, available from most supermarkets and online

As someone with a fear of spiders, I tested out the £1.40 hack to keep spiders out of your home, available from most supermarkets and online

Homes and interiors

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This is the £1.40 hack for keeping spiders out of your home - but does it work?

Garages and outbuildings can make the perfect new home for unwanted visitors like rats and mice

Garages and outbuildings can make the perfect new home for unwanted visitors like rats and mice

Homes and interiors

Garage expert's top tips for keeping rats away from garages and outbuildings

Dolphins were spotted swimming in the water at Barton-on-Sea beach

Dolphins were spotted swimming in the water at Barton-on-Sea beach

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Surprise as dolphins spotted off Hampshire beach

Gosport Borough Council Regulatory Board Meeting Sept 4 Ldrs

Gosport Borough Council Regulatory Board Meeting Sept 4 Ldrs

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Councillors refuses to chop down oak tree next to damaged house

These snakes have been spotted across the South Coast

These snakes have been spotted across the South Coast

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The snakes that shocked the city: Southampton's most infamous snake sightings

The spider has been spotted in a Southampton garden

The spider has been spotted in a Southampton garden

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Venomous spider that can deliver a painful bite spotted in Southampton garden

The deadline to register is approaching

The deadline to register is approaching

New Forest verderers election registration deadline approaching

Grass snakes in a garden in Mansbridge

Grass snakes in a garden in Mansbridge

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Snakes spotted in Mansbridge resident's back garden near the River Itchen

Saturn to be visible in the UK night sky this week - find out when and how

Saturn to be visible in the UK night sky this week - find out when and how

Saturn to be visible in the UK night sky this week - find out when and how

Roger Penny Way with inset of stock image of Gary

Roger Penny Way with inset of stock image of Gary

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Driver's shock as he comes across 'huge' dying cow in the middle of the road

The Countryside Awards will also take place this year

The Countryside Awards will also take place this year

Hampshire Countryside Day

Countryside Day exploring the beauty of Hampshire this summer

Marwell Zoo welcomed a newborn Grevy’s zebra foal

Marwell Zoo welcomed a newborn Grevy’s zebra foal

Marwell Zoo celebrates arrival of endangered Grevy's zebra foal

Test Valley residents have worst access to green space than most in the South East

Test Valley residents have worst access to green space than most in the South East

Test Valley residents have worst access to green space in the South East

The council will install 1,100 tonnes of rock as part of the initial drive to reduce wave energy

The council will install 1,100 tonnes of rock as part of the initial drive to reduce wave energy

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New Forest Council ramps up coastal defences at Milford on Sea

Japanese Knotweed Ltd has shared that invasive plants are increasingly becoming a common sight in most British landscapes

Japanese Knotweed Ltd has shared that invasive plants are increasingly becoming a common sight in most British landscapes

Romsey company's guidance on tackling invasive plants

Marwell Zoo has reported the passing of Irina, one of their snow leopards

Marwell Zoo has reported the passing of Irina, one of their snow leopards

Marwell Zoo announces death of snow leopard Irina, aged 16

Romsey Abbey wildflower meadow

Romsey Abbey wildflower meadow

Church yard transformed into a beautiful wildflower meadow

The video shows a playful pod of dolphins

The video shows a playful pod of dolphins

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Watch rare sighting of dolphin pod in the Solent

What a super moon captured over the New Forest at 5.45am today

What a super moon captured over the New Forest at 5.45am today

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Stunning pictures of red and orange skies over New Forest - Met Office explains why

Dr Neil Gostling with palaeoartist Karen Fawcett’s Dodo sculpture

Dr Neil Gostling with palaeoartist Karen Fawcett’s Dodo sculpture

University of Southampton

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New Southampton university research overturns myths about the Dodo

The Northern Lights over Fordingbridge

The Northern Lights over Fordingbridge

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Celestial Northern Lights display dazzles Southampton

Alice Harding captured the Northern Lights in the New Forest on Monday evening

Alice Harding captured the Northern Lights in the New Forest on Monday evening

Northern Lights

Northern Lights to be visible in UK skies again this week - see when and where

Perseid meteor shower and Aurora Borealis as seen in the New Forest on Sunday night and Monday morning

Perseid meteor shower and Aurora Borealis as seen in the New Forest on Sunday night and Monday morning

Shooting stars to light up Southampton sky tonight as meteor shower hits

The Perseid meteor shower should be visible across the UK from around sunset on the night of August 12 until the early hours of August 13

The Perseid meteor shower should be visible across the UK from around sunset on the night of August 12 until the early hours of August 13

Perseid meteor shower

How to see Perseid meteor shower as it peaks this week

Hamerkop chick joins parents on branch after fledging at zoo

Hamerkop chick joins parents on branch after fledging at zoo

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Zoo keepers celebrate birth of hamerkop chick