As autumn nights draw in, discover why tawny owls become especially vocal and what their distinctive calls reveal. Learn about these elusive nocturnal birds, from their remarkable adaptations to…

Autumn brings migrant goldcrests from Scandinavia and Russia to Britain, highlighting the remarkable journeys of these tiny birds.

Discover the Merveille du jour, a spectacular green autumn moth whose intricate markings help it blend into lichen-covered trees. Find out how mature oak woodlands support its life cycle and how…

Discover the nuthatch, the only UK bird that can climb down trees headfirst, and learn how these skilful woodland birds find, hide and protect food for winter.

Discover the migrant hawker dragonfly, an agile aerial hunter seen across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight in autumn. Learn how to identify it, where to spot it and why healthy wetlands help this…

European hornets may look intimidating, but these ‘gentle giants’ are valuable native insects. Discover how they support pollination, help gardeners, and differ from the non-native Asian hornet.…

Discover the astonishing wasp spider, where it lives, how it hunts and why mating is a dangerous game for the males.

Discover the secret summer world of the grass snake, Britain’s longest native snake. Found across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, this harmless reptile thrives in wetlands, ponds, grasslands and…

Discover the green woodpecker, Britain’s largest woodpecker and one of summer’s most distinctive birds. Learn how its laughing call, colourful plumage and ant-hunting habits make it a fascinating…

Discover the clouded yellow butterfly, a striking summer migrant that brings vivid yellow-orange colour to Hampshire and the Isle of Wight's chalk grasslands.