Find out about the speckled wood butterfly, what it looks like and where to see it.

One of the most fascinating insects to look out for during late summer is the hummingbird hawk-moth, a remarkable visitor that travels thousands of miles from southern Europe and North Africa to…

As darkness falls on a warm summer evening, a tiny green light may suddenly appear among the grasses. It might look like something from a fairy tale, but this mysterious glow belongs to one of…

When wildflowers are in full bloom and butterflies are on the wing, our summer days are awash with spectacularly vibrant colours. But amongst the dazzle, the chalkhill blue (Polyommatus coridon)…

As the light begins to fade on warm spring evenings, a remarkable migrant returns from Africa to woodlands and heath. The nightjar, a master of camouflage and one of Britain’s most intriguing…

Hampshire’s gardens, hedgerows and woodland edges take on a special character in autumn, with berries ripening, fungi pushing up through damp soil and leaves beginning to turn. Among this seasonal…

If you picture a British snake, chances are you’re thinking of the grass snake - sleek, greenish-grey, and marked with that unmistakable yellow-and-black collar behind its head. As the UK’s…

The hot, dry summer certainly had its impact on the wildlife. Many invertebrates emerged really early, and the heat reduced the flight periods of many species. There were also more tree deaths…

The glossy ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) is a migratory wading bird, breeding in southern and southeast Europe before travelling great distances to overwinter here in the UK.

The ruby-tailed wasp (Chrysis ignita agg) is one of the UK’s most striking insects, and has an equally fascinating breeding habit. As a parasitic wasp, it has earned the nickname ‘cuckoo wasp’ for…