September wildlife
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…
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Marine mammal sightings
Let us know about your sightings of seals, dolphins, porpoises, and whales in the local area. Your reports help us to monitor the population numbers and movements of our marine mammals.
Bird sightings at Testwood Lakes in December 2017
From swans to shovelers, here are 47 species of bird that visitors to Testwood Lakes spotted in December 2017.
Sightings week ending 25 Mar 2018
Feeling like Spring finally!
Langstone by Brian Shipman
A poem about Brent Geese leaving Langstone Harbour
Trainee blogs
Blog reports from two Wildlife Trust Trainee Ecologists
My Wild Life: Jessica Knapman
Jessica, one of our Wilder Communications Champions, shares why she's passionate about nature and telling stories that will inspire our generation to take action.
Sika deer
Sika deer were introduced to the UK in the 19th century. They are native to eastern Asia.
Running for wildlife: Trust staff raise over £2,000 at Romsey Relay
On Sunday 19th May, 20 staff members from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust took on the Romsey Relay Marathon
Sitka spruce
The Sitka spruce was introduced into the UK from North America in the 19th century. It has been widely planted as a forestry tree; look for classic needle-like leaves and pale brown, domed cones…
Japanese knotweed
Introduced from Japan in the 19th century, Japanese knotweed is now an invasive non-native plant of many riverbanks, waste grounds and roadside verges, where it prevents native species from…
Slipper limpet
These non-native limpets arrived from America in the 19th century and are now widespread in the UK. They form stacks and have a specially adapted shell which, when flipped upside down, looks like…