Blog: Species

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Aeolida filomena eggs - Allan Rowat

Spring in the sea

Nia Jones (Marine Manager) describes some of the events in a typical marine spring. At this time of year a number of creatures are breeding, ready to release eggs and larvae in time for the…

Orange underwing

Marching on with moths

Many nature lovers eagerly await the first butterflies each year, but what about the first moths?
Discover moths on the wing in early spring!

Great crested grebe weed dance

Wooing in the wild

From dressing to impress to strutting your stuff on the dancefloor, there are plenty of approaches to catching the eye of a potential partner. A peek at the passionate world of animal courtship…

Three flying ants flying low above the grass

Fascinating flying ants

Sara Booth-Card, ecologist, peatlands and Action For Insects campaigner at The Wildlife Trusts, looks out for the telltale signs of flying ant days and shares her love for the underground world of…