Our ancient woodlands are one of the most magical habitats in the UK. They are home to a unique and complex community of plants, fungi, animals, and insects.

How seeing beavers making a comeback is giving us hope for a wilder future

Is it a rook? Is it a raven? Or is it a crow? The three all-black birds from the corvid family often cause an ID challenge. But they and their cousins can be identified by their size, shape and…

Ecologist Lewis Hooper shares why we should be on the lookout for the mesmerising Bohemian waxwing and why they migrate to the UK.

From colossal marine murals to wildlife-saving Seabins, Secrets of the Solent has achieved amazing things during its four-year duration. As the National Lottery supported project draws to a close…

As we enter the colder months, our chalk streams offer a wonderous spectacle: the breeding of some iconic fish species.

Trainee ecologist Laura Krusin explains why Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust have been busy conducting worm surveys and why we should all appreciate worms more.

To stroll through a woodland in autumn is a visual delight as trees switch their verdant summer coats for glorious bursts of gold, copper and bronze. The common beech, aptly known as the queen of…

Aggie Thompson is an ecologist at Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. This summer and autumn, she has been busy carrying out dormice surveys and explains more about these rare and…

Riverflies may be small, but they're mighty when it comes to spotting problems on our chalk streams. We explore how these fascinating flies help us to protect these sensitive habitats.