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Thorness Bay: My first intertidal survey experience
Martha, one of our volunteers, shares her experience of taking part in her first intertidal survey at Thorness.
My intertidal survey expereince at Thorness Bay
On Friday 1st September I participated in my first Intertidal Survey for the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. The day started with a delay to the ferry, so sat patiently and slightly…
Event Monitoring
Event Monitoring
Bird sightings at Testwood Lakes in December 2017
From swans to shovelers, here are 47 species of bird that visitors to Testwood Lakes spotted in December 2017.
Hornet
The fearsome-looking hornet may not be a well-loved insect, but it is actually much less aggressive than the common wasp. It is also an important pollinator and a predator of species that feed on…
Hornet robberfly
With black-and-yellow markings, the Hornet robberfly looks like its namesake, but is harmless to us. This mimicry helps to protect it from predators while it perches in the open, waiting for its…
Honey buzzard
Rare summer visitors, honey buzzards breed in open woodland where they feed on the nests and larvae of bees and wasps.
Honey bee
Honeybees are famous for the honey they produce! These easily recognisable little bees are hard workers, living in large hives made of wax honeycombs.
Hornet mimic hoverfly
With black-and-yellow markings, the hornet mimic hoverfly looks like its namesake, but is harmless to us. This mimicry helps to protect it from predators while it searches for nectar.
A vicious cycle – how recent pollution events expose more toxic issues under the surface
The speed and strength of response to the threat of untreated wastewater being ‘over-pumped’ into the River Test at Chilbolton by Southern Water has been powerful and shows just how passionately…