Scientific names often reveal interesting facts about the evolutionary history of the species. Here’s a closer look at some of the more interesting scientific names for British wildlife.

Summer is peak butterfly season and gardens can be as good a place as any to spot these winged wonders.

With so few chalk streams in the world, it's crucial that we keep them in good condition. But in trying to care for them, could we do more harm than good? In this guest blog, Andy Thomas from…

In historic Alresford, community members have found a new way to tell the story of a chalk stream heritage gem.

A popular walking route and stretch of chalk stream have both been restored, as the Watercress and Winterbournes partners head to Alresford.

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

The breeding season for birds has just begun – it roughly lasts from March until August – and it’s a crucial time of year for our feathered friends.

It doesn't take acres to make a haven for nature. Steve Williams explains how changes to his garden have welcomed in wildlife from his nearby chalk stream.

Beneath the waves of the Solent are hidden underwater gardens of seagrass. These marine flowering plants are known for increasing biodiversity in our coastal waters. However, they are now…

To mark World Wetlands Day, here’s a closer look at these incredible, wildlife-rich, carbon-capturing oases.

Wetland habitats vary from upland peat bogs to valley mires, floodplain meadows…