Nature

Photographer with sight loss captures coastal beauty and claims top honour

Photographer with sight loss named winnner in regional competition

Marwell Zoo unveils world-first ‘Extinction’ trail with giant toy brick creatures

Marwell Zoo unveils world-first ‘Extinction’ trail with giant toy brick creatures

Marwell set to host 'world-first' toy brick extinction event

The curlew was spotted above Hampshire

The curlew was spotted above Hampshire

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UK's biggest wading bird spotted soaring above skies of Hampshire

Plans to build 54 homes on a greenfield site in the New Forest have been given the green light

Plans to build 54 homes on a greenfield site in the New Forest have been given the green light

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Plan for 54 homes given green light - despite road 'chaos' fears

The Aurora Borealis stunned the nation last year, with dazzling light displays being visible as far south as Dorset, Essex, Cambridgeshire and Berkshire

The Aurora Borealis stunned the nation last year, with dazzling light displays being visible as far south as Dorset, Essex, Cambridgeshire and Berkshire

Northern Lights

UK set for once in a decade Northern Lights display this year

The white-tailed eagle was spotted in Hampshire

The white-tailed eagle was spotted in Hampshire

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UK's biggest bird of prey spotted hunting in Hampshire woodland

A delightful scene from Micheldever Woods

A delightful scene from Micheldever Woods

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Some of the best places to find bluebells in bloom across Hampshire

Marcus Ward, aged 50, is a naturalist who has spent the last 15 years of his life studying Hawfinches in the New Forest

Marcus Ward, aged 50, is a naturalist who has spent the last 15 years of his life studying Hawfinches in the New Forest

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Shock as theft deals 'massive blow' to rare bird conservation

Allington Nursery owner Steve Goodridge with his dog Dexter.

Allington Nursery owner Steve Goodridge with his dog Dexter.

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From flowers to veg - five of the best garden centres near Southampton

A beautiful bluebell trail in Curbridge

A beautiful bluebell trail in Curbridge

Beautiful bluebells in full bloom in woodlands across Hampshire - in pictures

An endangered Grevy's zebra in northern Kenya

An endangered Grevy's zebra in northern Kenya

Save our Stripes! Marwell Wildlife launches mission to save endangered zebra

Atlantic salmon on brink in River Itchen as urgent action plan launched

Atlantic salmon on brink in River Itchen as urgent action plan launched

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Atlantic salmon in the River Itchen on the brink of extinction

Kathryn Crouch, plant team leader at Haskins' Garden Centres

Kathryn Crouch, plant team leader at Haskins' Garden Centres

Garden centre expert's simple tips to support biodiversity in gardens

Twin Oaks in Chandler's Ford is one of the secret gardens available to visit as part of the National Garden Scheme.

Twin Oaks in Chandler's Ford is one of the secret gardens available to visit as part of the National Garden Scheme.

National Garden Scheme

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Four secret gardens around Southampton open to the public this spring

Daily Echo Camera Club member John Scamell spotted this sparrowhawk near Southampton.

Daily Echo Camera Club member John Scamell spotted this sparrowhawk near Southampton.

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One of UK's smallest birds of prey spotted trying to raid nests

A deer was attacked by dogs at the Eastleigh SANG, which is currently under construction at Stoke Park Farm.

A deer was attacked by dogs at the Eastleigh SANG, which is currently under construction at Stoke Park Farm.

Local government

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Residents plea to remove fencing after trapped deer 'mauled' by dogs

Marwell Wildlife conservationists have started the 'Save Our Stripes' campaign.

Marwell Wildlife conservationists have started the 'Save Our Stripes' campaign.

Marwell Zoo campaigns to save world's most endangered zebra

The Adder was spotted in the New Forest

The Adder was spotted in the New Forest

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UK's only venomous snake spotted slithering through the New Forest

Coastal Greenland, where the rocks analysed in the study were pinpointed to

Coastal Greenland, where the rocks analysed in the study were pinpointed to

University of Southampton

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Southampton scientists discover new evidence behind fall of the Roman Empire

Hundreds have paid tribute to Southampton City Farm's Penny the pig.

Hundreds have paid tribute to Southampton City Farm's Penny the pig.

Hundreds pay tribute to beloved 18-year-old farm pig

An adder in long grass, one of the reptiles benefitting from the restoration project.

An adder in long grass, one of the reptiles benefitting from the restoration project.

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Three of 'the most endangered' reptiles handed big boost by project

Shocking aerial photos show the scale of destruction after a fire in Calshot

Shocking aerial photos show the scale of destruction after a fire in Calshot

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Aerial photos show scale of destruction at scorched landscape

University of Southampton researchers Dr Neil Gostling and Rebecca Ferreira at the Hidden in Stone Exhibition

University of Southampton researchers Dr Neil Gostling and Rebecca Ferreira at the Hidden in Stone Exhibition

New free exhibition opens in Southampton exploring 200 million years of history

Some of Marwell Zoo's adorable new arrivals

Some of Marwell Zoo's adorable new arrivals

Cultural attractions

The adorable new arrivals born at Marwell Zoo just in time for Mother's Day

A seal in the River Itchen

A seal in the River Itchen

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Seal spotted enjoying the sunshine with swim in the River Itchen

Hang Ross' shot of the partial eclipse, which was at its peak in Southampton at 11am today.

Hang Ross' shot of the partial eclipse, which was at its peak in Southampton at 11am today.

See some stunning Southampton photos of today's partial eclipse

Rowan Dayton-Oxland and Kate Barton were getting creative to see the effects of the partial eclipse without dangerously looking directly into the sun.

Rowan Dayton-Oxland and Kate Barton were getting creative to see the effects of the partial eclipse without dangerously looking directly into the sun.

Locals get creative to see effects of eclipse this morning

Enjoying Solace Sauna at Lepe Beach

Enjoying Solace Sauna at Lepe Beach

Trader of the Week

Trader of the week

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The newly opened clifftop sauna delighting visitors to Lepe Beach

Here is when Brits can expect to see a partial solar eclipse in the skies this weekend

Here is when Brits can expect to see a partial solar eclipse in the skies this weekend

Partial solar eclipse to leave Brits awestruck this weekend — all to know

Daily Echo Camera Club member Chris Cowell caught this goshawk in full stretch in Hampshire.

Daily Echo Camera Club member Chris Cowell caught this goshawk in full stretch in Hampshire.

'Secretive' and 'difficult to see' bird of prey spotted in flight

Southampton City Farm has welcomed four new birds of prey this week.

Southampton City Farm has welcomed four new birds of prey this week.

Southampton farm 'excited' to welcome new birds of prey

Snowdrop flowers often signal the arrival of Spring

Snowdrop flowers often signal the arrival of Spring

When is the start of Spring in the UK? All to know about the Spring Equinox

Marwell Zoo's new Around The World in 80 Species event

Marwell Zoo's new Around The World in 80 Species event

Cultural attractions

Travel the world without leaving Hampshire with new zoo explorer passport

University of Southampton scientists have led the way in a study that made new discoveries in fish behaviour.

University of Southampton scientists have led the way in a study that made new discoveries in fish behaviour.

Aberdeen University

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Southampton university scientists make waves with fish behaviour discovery

Ian Grey managed to see the glossy ibis in full-stretch as it came to land.

Ian Grey managed to see the glossy ibis in full-stretch as it came to land.

Big Garden Birdwatch

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Rare bird 'scarce' in the UK spotted near Southampton

Penguins at Penguin Cove

Penguins at Penguin Cove

Cultural attractions

Members of Marwell Zoo's endangered penguin colony are taking a holiday!

National Lottery Heritage Fund backs Holly Hill Woodland Park project

National Lottery Heritage Fund backs Holly Hill Woodland Park project

National Lottery

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Council receives more than £100k funding to enhance local park

Pictures of rare 'blood moon' from partial lunar eclipse over Hampshire

Southampton City Council is currently reviewing several tree preservation applications

Southampton City Council is currently reviewing several tree preservation applications

Planning Applications

Several tree preservation applications submitted to Southampton City Council

Rare Scarlet Elf Cups seen sprouting at Itchen Valley Nature Reserve

Rare Scarlet Elf Cups seen sprouting at Itchen Valley Nature Reserve

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Rare fungi spotted in nature reserve

Graham Snelgar spotted this peregrine falcon in Gosport, while other photographers caught the world's fastest animal in Southampton.

Graham Snelgar spotted this peregrine falcon in Gosport, while other photographers caught the world's fastest animal in Southampton.

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World's fastest animal spotted throughout city centre

Zaya and Pasha are the big cat new arrivals at Marwell Wildlife

Zaya and Pasha are the big cat new arrivals at Marwell Wildlife

Cultural attractions

Big cats Pasha and Zaya welcomed to Marwell Zoo

The mystery creature washed ashore in Hamble

The mystery creature washed ashore in Hamble

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Identity of mystery creature revealed after social media frenzy

A pony in the New Forest was chased by a dog

A pony in the New Forest was chased by a dog

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Shocking pictures show pony chased by dog off its lead in the New Forest

A new study has found that Asian hornets have become an 'extra threat' to wildlife as they continue to eat a wide range of insects.

A new study has found that Asian hornets have become an 'extra threat' to wildlife as they continue to eat a wide range of insects.

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Warning Asian hornets becoming 'extra threat' due to eating hundreds of species

The highest ever numbers of woodlark have been found in the New Forest

The highest ever numbers of woodlark have been found in the New Forest

Highest ever numbers of rare bird recorded in the New Forest

Two white tailed eagles soaring above Southampton

Two white tailed eagles soaring above Southampton

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UK's biggest bird of prey see soaring in the sky above Southampton

Around 3,000 reflective collars were fitted to ponies, donkeys and cattle during the past year

Around 3,000 reflective collars were fitted to ponies, donkeys and cattle during the past year

Multi-million pound scheme helps restore habitats in the New Forest

Matt, Dan, and Kieran

Matt, Dan, and Kieran

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Gardeners with learning disabilities launch fundraising campaign for orchard

Marwell's annual animal audit has taken place

Marwell's annual animal audit has taken place

Cultural attractions

Colony of penguins and rare okapi calf among animals totted up at Marwell

'Very rare' bird of prey Hen Harrier was spotted soaring over Lymington this week

'Very rare' bird of prey Hen Harrier was spotted soaring over Lymington this week

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‘Extremely rare’ bird of prey seen soaring near New Forest

The huge sculptures of sperm whales were displayed at Winchester Cathedral

The huge sculptures of sperm whales were displayed at Winchester Cathedral

Scientists and artists take part in jaw-dropping sperm whale exhibition

TV wildlife expert Chris Packham with his two pet poodles, Sid and Nancy

TV wildlife expert Chris Packham with his two pet poodles, Sid and Nancy

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Why Chris Packham's pet poodle wears googles on walks

The race begins with a scenic loop through Marwell Zoo

The race begins with a scenic loop through Marwell Zoo

10k run through zoo launched to help endangered species