We are very fortunate to have an abundance of nature locally. Just take a walk along Nuns Stream and you might be lucky enough to spot a Kingfisher. Look carefully for movement and a flash of blue and once you see one you can follow it up stream whilst it fishes. There also Kingfishers in Winnall Moors and their high pitched whistle will let you know they are there.
Nuns Stream is also home to a variety of other birds, insects, fish and water voles and you can follow it to Kingsworthy. Hilliers Haven has been created to as a habitat for wildlife as well as a pleasant walk for people.
In our gardens you will see a variety of birds including sparrows and starlings, both of which have a red UK Conservation Status meaning they have the highest conservation priority. At dusk you might be lucky enough to see a hedgehog wandering through your garden and in the summer you can watch the swifts perform their aerial acrobatics.
If you find a fledgling in your garden just leave it as the parents will be close by and come back to feed it if it is left alone. If you are worried about cats you can carefully put it up high in a bush or tree or if very young in a box up high. See www.rspb.org.uk for more information.