The fluted bird's nest fungi (Cyathus striatus), is a conical fungus, that look remarkably like – as the name suggests – a tiny bird's nest. This fungus stands out as a fascinating…

On sunny days, the glint of a banded or beautiful demoiselle is quite a sight to behold. But how can you tell the difference between the two species?

This will go down as the summer that never happened! July was the best month, but this is a relative term. There were a few hot days in August but these spells did not last, it then deteriorated…

Fungi come in all kinds of shapes and sizes, from the familiar mushrooms to cups, balls and brackets. But these bizarre structures appearing above the surface are just the fruiting bodies, which…

Before autumn arrives, visit our chalk streams to catch the fresh scent and delicate flowers of the beautiful water mint plant.

The wasp spider (Argiope bruennichi) is a striking and distinctive species of orb-weaving spider known for its bold, wasp-like appearance. They are found mostly in southern England but they are…

Conservation grazing is a forward-thinking method of using livestock for wildlife friendly, sustainable farming. Using livestock for conservation grazing purposes has increased in popularity in…

To sweeten the blow of summer drawing to a close, nature has one more display of striking colour before the muted tones of autumn kick in. This comes in the form of heather. This hardy plant…

The leafcutter bee is a solitary bee known for its unique behaviour of cutting leaves to construct its nests. These bees play a vital role in pollination, making them important contributors to…

As the lesser water boatman prepares to dive, it has an ingenious method for prolonging its journey. Let's take a look at the unique features of this aquatic insect.