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2025 wildlife resolutions – small steps for big impacts
As we step into 2025, it's a great time to think about how we can make our outdoor spaces a little more welcoming to the wildlife around us. Whether you’re an avid nature lover or just starting to notice the little creatures in your garden, there are simple steps we can all take to help protect…
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Happy homes for happy birds - A guide to cleaning your nest box with care
Nest boxes are more than just a little house you hang in the garden – they’re safe havens for birds to nest and raise their young. Keeping them clean not only invites next season’s feathered families but also protects them from pests and diseases. The best time to roll up your sleeves and give…
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Give robins a helping hand in your garden this winter
Winter is here, and one of the best parts of the season is watching robins flitting about your garden, adding a cheerful splash of red to those grey days. These delightful little birds are a true joy to see. But as the temperature drops, robins need a bit of extra help during the colder months. If…
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Winter feeding made easy – Ark Wildlife’s top high-fat foods for birds
As winter rolls in and the temperatures begin to drop, our feathered friends face some tough challenges. With natural food supplies declining as the season changes, birds need to work extra hard to stay warm and energised. In the colder months, small birds can lose up to 10% of their body mass on a…
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How to create a warm welcome for wildlife this winter
As the days grow shorter and the air carries that crisp, frosty bite, the wildlife in our gardens are busy preparing for the colder months ahead. While we might bundle up with hot chocolate and fuzzy blankets, our animal friends need a little extra help to find a cosy nook to settle down for winter.
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How to transform your garden into a nocturnal wonderland for bats
As the sun sets and the stars begin their nightly dance, a different kind of magic unfolds in our gardens. While most creatures are bedding down for the night, one of nature’s most mysterious and beneficial allies takes to the skies – the bat. With their delicate wings and quiet flutters, bats…
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How to keep your feathered friends healthy and happy
Bird feeders are a delightful addition to any garden, offering a front row seat to the wonders of nature. While watching birds flit and flutter can be a joy, keeping bird feeders clean might not seem like the most thrilling task, but it is an extremely important one. A clean feeder ensures that the…
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Hoppy Habitats – transform your garden into a frog and toad paradise
Creating a haven for frogs and toads in your garden is not just a treat for these often misunderstood little critters. While many might squeal with an ‘eek’ or ‘yucky’ at their sight, frogs and toads are delightful garden helpers. They are indicator species and natural pest controllers, and…
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Create a haven for marvellous minibeasts
In the magical world just outside of the doorstep, tiny creatures flit, crawl and buzz about their business, often unseen but always essential. Insects are the unsung heroes of our gardens, responsible for pollination and pest control, and serving as an integral part of the food chain. Yet, these…
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Adventure awaits! Ark Wildlife’s top five ways to embrace the great outdoors this summer
Summer is here, and it’s the perfect time to step outside, soak up some sunshine and reconnect with nature. Not only is spending time outside a great way to have fun and explore, but it also does wonders for your mental health. In fact, a study of 20,000 people led by the European Centre for…
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How to create a refreshing summer oasis for wildlife
Providing essential water for wildlife is not just a gesture of kindness, it’s crucial for taking care of our natural habitats. As temperatures rise during the summer months, animals heavily rely on finding water to survive. By taking simple steps to create accessible water sources in your outdoor…
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A flutter of fun this summer: How to create a haven for colourful wings
There’s nothing more delightful than spotting a butterfly – those spectacularly colourful, intriguing creatures that remind us of childhood. Our fluttery friends not only bring beauty to outdoor spaces, but they also play an essential role in pollination. So, we should do all we can to help…
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Ark Wildlife unveils new brand identity
Specialist online garden wildlife supplier Ark Wildlife has announced the launch of its new website, with a refreshed look and feel to its brand. The new look and website are set to catapult the brand to the next level of customer service, support, security, and sustainability. Sean McMenemy…
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It’s un-bee-lievably easy to help out Britain’s bee population!
Sean McMenemy, passionate nature expert and founder of Ark Wildlife, shares some advice on how to spot the UK’s most common bee species, and how to help them thrive: “We all know that bees play a massively vital role in our ecosystem, pollinating our plants which support other insects, which
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Let’s lend a helping hand to prickly garden visitors
Sean McMenemy, passionate nature expert and founder of Ark Wildlife, shares some of his top tips on some easy ways toto care for hedgehogs: Make a hedgehog highway “We’re all hoping warmer weather and lovely, balmy summer evenings are coming our way, not just to make our time outdoors longer
