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From Mystery to Discovery
Remember that woodpecker hunt we promised? We have news from Bowyer's Wood.
If We Build It, They Will Come
A quiet river, a few new ponds, and the simple hope that something would show up. At Downicary, nature hasn’t just accepted the invitation. It has moved in, renovated, and thrown a party.
Bowyer's Biodiversity Update
Rare woodpeckers, new owl boxes, and black poplars taking root — Bowyer’s Wood is bursting back to life.
Wetland Wows at Downicary
Discover how rewilding at Downicary is transforming meadows into wetlands, attracting birds, foxes and voles, and bringing water and biodiversity back.
Rewilding Bowyer’s Wood – Beavers, Trees and Winter Work
On one of the wettest, muddiest days of the year, Chris Packham, Ecotalk’s Chief Ecologist, joins Chris Perkins on site to reflect on how much has already been achieved and how much more is quietly unfolding behind the scenes.
Winter Wildlife at Bowyers Wood – Building the Baseline Before Beavers
A winter visit to Bowyers Wood reveals foxes, deer, herons and river life as Ecotalk carries out vital surveys, laying the groundwork for beavers and future nature recovery.
Winter Beavers at Downicary – When Wetlands Begin to Work
Explore winter rewilding at Downicary as Ecotalk tracks beavers, wetlands and wildlife, revealing how water, trees and patience are transforming the land.
Autumn Rewilding – Beavers, Scrapes and Raptors at Work
Autumn rewilding in action: Chris Packham and the team build beaver habitats, bird scrapes and raptor perches to boost British biodiversity.
Beavers, Barn Owls and Bowyers Wood: Rewilding in Action
Chris Packham and the Ecotalk team build beaver enclosures, install barn owl boxes and rewild Bowyers Wood for a richer, wilder UK.
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From Barn Owls to Buzzards: Creating Homes for Raptors
This autumn marks an exciting new chapter for our rewilding work as we welcome Grace, the new Conservation Engagement Officer