As autumn approaches, we are beginning to see different species out and about. As some species head south, others are beginning their annual cycle. This week we talk about some of the wildlife to…

Another fine day although with more of an autumnal feel than yesterday. There was still mist over the lakes as I opened the hides. From Tern hide the highlight was the unringed great white egret…

Sightings at Blashford Lakes - September 19th

Our Young Naturalists catch up and look back on everything they've learned over a fun and busy year.

During the summer of 2022 Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust’s Ecology Team were joined by two placement students from the University of Southampton. They got involved in a variety of…

University student takes on the opportunity to work at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust for two weeks.

I am currently a first-year computer science student at the University of Southampton, and I was very grateful to have been offered this 4-week student placement opportunity by the university…

Early mornings and late summer evenings can only mean one thing in the Solent, it is the perfect time to collect seagrass seed. The sun rises, the tides are low, bright green meadows become…

Martha, one of our volunteers, shares her experience of taking part in her first intertidal survey at Thorness.

On Friday 1st September I participated in my first Intertidal Survey for the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. The day started with a delay to the ferry, so sat patiently and slightly…