Daniel Graham
Content editor
Danny writes about wildlife, conservation and the environment.
Recent articles by Daniel Graham
Best walking boots of 2025: tested by hiking experts for comfort and durability
Our expert reviewers tested a batch of hiking boots from leading brands, on muddy trails over hills and through forests and fields – and here are our findings
Best walking shoes of 2025 for men and women: tried and tested by experts
We've reviewed some of the top hiking shoes on the market, including Hoka, Salomon, Merrell and more
Godstone sinkhole: dramatic aerial photos show scale of damage in the Surrey village
The sinkhole appeared on Godstone High Street on Monday evening, forcing the evacuation of around 30 homes.
Bird's-eye view of London revealed in incredible aerial video
Spectacular footage shows the London cityscape from the perspective of a skein of barnacle geese.
Bravest dogs in UK revealed in Hero Dog Award 2025 shortlist
The finalists for this year's award includes a police dog that lost a leg in the line of duty and a setter that has donated 22.5kg of blood to save the lives of other pets in need.
What's the biggest county in England?
England's largest county covers 3,341 square miles – that's an area more than three times the size of Luxembourg.
What’s the fastest ever Parkrun?
Find out the world record for the fastest ever Parkrun time – and who set it.
Poetry in motion: elegance and beauty of the starling revealed in mesmerising video
See thousands of shape-shifting birds swirl around Brighton Pier at dusk.
Feral pigs culled after suspected illegal release in Scottish Highlands
The wild boar were found in the same area where lynx were illegally released last month.
24,000 dogs are on their way to Crufts 2025 – meet the breeds that top this year’s entry charts
Leading the pack with the most entries for this year’s show is the great family favourite, the golden retriever, with a whopping 509 dogs.
"Surprising discoveries": researchers find nearly 40 rare species in New Forest National Park
The mammals, plants and fungi were recorded during a series of camera trap and field surveys.
Newly discovered ‘zombie’ fungus, that infects and kills cave spiders, named after Sir David Attenborough
The parasitic fungus was first found on an orb-weaving cave spider during filming of the BBC's Winterwatch series in Northern Ireland
Guide to Britain's geese species: how to identify and where to see
Geese are a familiar sight in the UK's estuaries, marshes and wetlands, particularly in autumn and winter. Learn all about these majestic birds, including identification tips, migration patterns and the best places to see them in the UK.
Burns Night 2025: what and when it is, and how to celebrate this Scottish tradition
Celebrate Burns Night with our guide to the Scottish poet Robert Burns, including the best Scottish walks, traditions and recipes
'Ghost bird' spotted in Jersey sparks international excitement
The rare and secretive bird was caught on a trail camera in the parish of St Ouen.
Best walks in Cornwall, a county with a rugged, breathtaking tapestry of dramatic cliffs, sandy beaches, and hidden coves
From wooded valleys and rolling farmland to rugged coastal cliffs and pretty fishing villages, Cornwall's countryside offers a wealth of opportunity to get outdoors. Explore this magical county on foot with our favourite Cornish walks.
How sleep patterns could be helping hedgehogs adapt to climate change
A new study in England has revealed that European hedgehogs vary their hibernation start dates by up to 93 days to ensure they’re getting enough food for winter.
How to use your old Christmas tree in the garden
Once the festive season is over, you may be wondering what to do with your Christmas tree. Here are five great ways to reuse your old tree in the garden
It's five metres long, has thick armour and outlived the dinosaurs - but now Britain's 'royal fish' is on the brink of extinction
Urgent conservation action is required if we're to save the sturgeon from being lost from UK waters, say experts.
25 breathtaking images shortlisted for Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award 2024
From ambling badgers and lounging seals, to singing songbirds and mountain pumas, it's time to vote for your favourite wildlife image.
22 picturesque National Trust walks in the UK
From Kent, Dorset and the Lake District in England to the Highlands of Scotland and the mountains of Snowdonia in Wales, here is BBC Countryfile Magazine's pick of the best National Trust walks in the UK.
We tested the best waterproof jackets for men and women so you can hike in comfort in 2025
Keep the rain firmly out whatever the conditions with a waterproof jacket we've tested in the elements.
30 of the UK's most beautiful winter walks
From the Scottish Highlands and English Lake District to enchanting Welsh woodlands and Northern Ireland's wave-buffeted coast, here's our pick of the best beautiful winter walks in the UK
Scientists just eradicated thousands of invasive predators from a group of remote UK islands. Here's why
More than 6,000 non-native stoats have been removed from Orkney – an archipelago off the north coast of Scotland.