Scarlet elf cups: A vibrant sign of winter’s end
As winter draws to a close, a stunning natural phenomenon starts to emerge - scarlet elf cups (Sarcoscypha coccinea). These small, striking fungi with vivid red cups, begin to appear in woodland…
As winter draws to a close, a stunning natural phenomenon starts to emerge - scarlet elf cups (Sarcoscypha coccinea). These small, striking fungi with vivid red cups, begin to appear in woodland…
The very wet weather in September continued throughout the last three months of the year, making very challenging conditions. Much of the wildlife remained completely subdued during the period…
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…
The spring is always busy with migrants coming and going and insects emerging. Migrants were very late this year with the second part of April being wet and cool.
The UK’s woodlands are home to a formidable predator, known for its aggression and large biting jaws, this orange and black bodied hunter is famed for its role in keeping pest numbers down.
The first three months of the year have been
characterised by the extremely mild wet weather that
has led to the paths and tracks becoming very muddy.
Farlington Marshes Nature Reserve has an uncertain future. This blog highlights the amazing wildlife that calls this nature reserve home, the history of Farlington, why the site is at risk and why…
How does Britain’s only native venomous snake, the elusive adder, prepare for the approaching winter?
Following the disappointing outcome from the Hampshire County Council Decision Day last week, there remain unanswered questions around the reasons for our bid being rejected as well as the long…
Last year we successfully raised the money needed to renew and replace the boardwalk and old dipping pond at Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve. Our volunteers and staff have been working incredibly…