Upon joining the Trust as a trainee ecologist, one of my greatest hopes was to be able to observe some of the rarer butterfly species, especially the silver-studded blue.

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…

Late summer is the best time to discover one of the UK’s chunkiest caterpillars, the elephant hawk-moth.

Back in April, our marine team and volunteers carried out an intertidal survey at Ryde Pier Head, Isle of Wight. Using the Shoresearch methodology we carried out walkover of the site surveying a…

Around the towns of Alresford and Overton, our local bat species have been given new places to call home.

I was thrilled to volunteer for the seed collection sessions at Seaview, Isle of Wight. However, the first session on Tuesday evening was the definition of a washout for us waders! The snorkellers…

No summer outing would be complete without hearing the tell-tale sound of a patrolling dragonfly as it hunts over a nearby pond.

Did you know that there are 4,000 beetle species in the UK? You are probably familiar with the humble ladybird, an iconic beetle of children's books and one we welcome to our gardens. Have…

Sometimes journeys take you back to where you began. Donny Donovan recounts his epic journey of walking the River Test from source to sea.

If you're looking for a charismatic wading bird in the UK, the avocet should be on your list. This stunning bird can be found across much of the country, and in Hampshire, the best place to…