Frogspawn frenzy - pond life awakens
As winter recedes and temperatures begin to rise, ponds and wetlands come alive with one of nature's most enchanting spectacles: the appearance of frogspawn. This annual event not only…
As winter recedes and temperatures begin to rise, ponds and wetlands come alive with one of nature's most enchanting spectacles: the appearance of frogspawn. This annual event not only…
This Sunday marks World Wetlands Day, a time to reflect on the importance of wetlands and the vital role they play in supporting both wildlife and communities. We are celebrating today by…
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…
From the tiniest of garden ponds to whole river systems complete with wet floodplains, our wetlands are one of the most biodiverse habitats in the UK.
As their leaves fall away, identifying trees becomes a fascinating challenge. Talk a walk along a chalk stream, and see which species are hiding in plain sight!
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…
This week is National Heath Week, celebrating this fascinating habitat and the wildlife that calls them home. In summer there are so many of wildlife delights to look and listen for, we cover a…
Many of our roadside verges were left to grow this May and June, allowing wildflowers to bloom and provide a much-needed source of food for pollinators. Depending on your location these floral…
The white flowers brightening hedgerows at the moment mainly belong to hawthorn. This spiky shrub is important for lots of wildlife, providing sheltered nesting habitat, berries later in the year…