🌿 Welcome to Our Nature ID Guides

Nestled in the Wye Valley AONB, Reddings Retreat is surrounded by wildlife waiting to be discovered. These hidden guides are an exclusive bonus for our direct‑book guests, designed to help you identify fungi, birds, plants, insects, and animal tracks during your stay.

Each page offers simple ID tips, seasonal notes, and trusted resources — so you can enjoy spotting nature’s details with confidence.

Explore the Guides

🍄 Fungi Identification
Discover puffballs and other woodland fungi. Learn safe ID checks, edibility tips, and foraging etiquette.

🪺 Bird & Nest Identification
Spot common nesting birds, recognise their eggs and nest styles, and learn how to observe without disturbing.

🌸 Plant & Wildflower Identification

A seasonal look at wildflowers and plants — from bluebells to foxgloves — with folklore and conservation notes.

🐾 Tracks & Signs Identification

Learn to read the landscape through footprints, feeding marks, and other subtle wildlife clues.

🐝 Insect & Pollinator Identification

Meet the butterflies, bees, and dragonflies of the valley, with tips on when and where to spot them.

🚶 Exclusive Walk Guides

Your stay includes more than a place to rest — it’s an invitation to explore. As a direct‑book guest you also receive access to our hidden exclusive Walk Guides, featuring hand‑picked routes through the Wye Valley AONB. With scenery notes, hidden gems, and seasonal highlights, they’re designed to bring your wildlife spotting to life.

⚠️ A Note on Safety & Respect

  • Please observe wildlife quietly and at a distance.

  • Never disturb active nests or protected species.

  • Only take fungi or plants home if you are 100% certain of their identity.

  • Leave plenty behind for wildlife and future guests to enjoy.

 

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