The electric flash of blue as a kingfisher whizzes past can cause a stir at any time of year but, as the colours fade in autumn, these birds become even more visible. Look out for them watching…

The white-clawed crayfish is the UK's only native freshwater crayfish, but sadly it is under threat from a non-native competitor. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has been working…

There are lots of insects we might associate with autumn rolling in – spiders, crane flies, wasps – but what about ladybirds?

When you head out on a walk or even into the garden, how often do you see some type of wildlife? Almost every time is the likely answer! Did you know that you could be sitting on a gold mine of…

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…

Discover the different ways that moths and butterflies spend the winter

As the days get shorter and colder, you might notice the birdlife in our local habitats is changing. Many species are heading south now their breeding season has finished. For some, this might…

Rodents are a key component of many healthy ecosystems, such as grasslands and woodlands. They provide food for lots of species from birds of prey to larger mammals. Rodents often produce lots of…

As the threat of climate change looms large, what could the consequences be for some of our most sensitive freshwater habitats?

A trainee ecologist's quest to record Hampshire's 6 fritilllary butterfly species.