One of the first hints that spring is stirring comes from the flutter of a lemon‑yellow butterfly.

Nature across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight shapes the places we live and the wildlife we are proud to share our home with.

Each spring, one of the most enchanting sounds drifting through woodlands, parks and gardens is the gentle, cascading song of the willow warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus), which sings its melodious…

As winter loosens its grip, an extraordinary wildlife migration takes place. While most of us are heading home from work or settling in for the night, hundreds of toads are setting out on an…

As winter fades and the countryside awakens, one of the most uplifting signs of spring is the song of the skylark. This small, streaky brown bird can often be heard long before it is seen, filling…

Atlantic salmon have one of the most remarkable life cycles in the natural world. Born in the clean gravels of rivers like the River Itchen, these powerful fish travel thousands of miles across…

As flooding risks rise across the country we have put together some handy tips to help communities better prepare and cope with the risk of flooding.

Along hedgerows and woodland edges in early spring, an explosion of delicate white flowers against a backdrop of spiny branches takes place. This is blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), a familiar yet…

When winter settles in and insects vanish, some UK mammals either hibernate or slow their bodies to save fuel. The common shrew, Sorex araneus, however, keeps racing. This thumb sized hunter has…

The small tortoiseshell is one of the most recognisable butterflies in the UK. Its wings are a rich reddish-orange, marked with bold black patches and flashes of yellow on the forewings, while a…