Moths are fascinating creatures. We mostly think of them as the butterflies of the night, and therefore overlook them, but some species can be seen during the daytime, too. They play a vital role…

The stinging nettle is, thanks to its sting and vigorous growth, a much-maligned weed by both gardeners and visitors to the countryside, but it has not always been that way.

Hedgehogs are disappearing from our countryside as fast as tigers are worldwide – a shocking situation for a species that was once common. However, with around fifteen million gardens in the UK,…

Bumblebees are one of our most familiar and endearing garden insects. Hearing their distinctive buzz and watching them dance from flower to flower epitomises a perfect summer’s day, and they are…

A quiet wildlife renaissance is happening, spearheaded by an animal that once defined the entire function of our wetlands and waterways. Hunted to extinction for its pelt in the 16th century we…

Update from Morton Marsh on the Isle of Wight

Our friends at Vine House Farm tell us how our garden birds can help us during this unprecedented time, and how in turn we can help them.

Coronavirus continues to cause unprecedented challenges for Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust – we like many other Trusts are already suffering financial losses because many of our…

Spring migration is known as the great rush north, as birds race back to their more northerly breeding grounds having spent the winter in milder regions further south.

Celandines, wood anemone, ramsons, violets and bluebells are now all in full bloom in Eaglehead and Bloodstone copse nature reserve, making this morning’s walk to check up on our sheep an absolute…