Britain is famously a nation of wildlife lovers. But with a 68% drop in wild animal populations since 1970, it’s more important than ever to look out for the natural world.
This gift guide is packed with animal-friendly wildlife gifts. It includes shelters for birds, bees and hedgehogs, as well as wildlife cameras, so your favourite nature lover can see nocturnal creatures up close and personal. There’s also a range of accessories like binoculars and bat detectors, themed gifts and books.
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With bird populations declining, it’s more important than ever to provide them a home. Handwoven from recycled saris by Fairtrade workers in Bangladesh, this hanging nesting box is practical as well as pretty.
Price: £19.95
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National Trust CJ Wildlife Build Your Own Nest Box KitFor a more hands-on approach, check out this nest box. It makes a great project to teach kids about DIY, or for an adult to have a relaxing 20 minutes of building. All of the FSC wood panels are ready cut, and all the screws and nails are included. Because the wood is plain, you could paint it in any colour you like, too.
Price: £13.99
Buy the National Trust CJ Wildlife Build Your Own Nest Box Kit at CJ Wildlife
Navaris XL Wooden Insect HotelInsect populations are rapidly declining, but bug hotels can help to reverse this trend. The Navaris XL Wooden Insect Hotel has different kinds of habitats for a variety of different insects. We
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