Common Hawker
A large hawker, the Common Hawker can be seen throughout the summer and into autumn. A fast-flying insect, it catches its prey mid-air. Look for it around ponds in the uplands of the north and…
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Gaeafgysgu – strategaeth i fywyd gwyllt oroesi’r gaeaf
Mae rheolwr ymgyrchu gan ieuenctid yr Ymddiriedolaethau Natur, Arran Wilson, yn defnyddio ei gefndir fel darlithydd mewn sŵoleg i edrych ar beth yn union yw gaeafgysgu, a pha anifeiliaid sy’n…
Little owl
Introduced into the UK in the 19th century, the diminutive little owl can now be seen along hedgerows, on farmland and in parkland across England and Wales. It often perches on a pole or rock,…
Dathlu gwlybdiroedd – lle mae’r tir yn cwrdd â dŵr
Mae Ali Morse, ein Rheolwr Polisi Dŵr yn yr Ymddiriedolaethau Natur, yn edrych ar bwysigrwydd gwlybdiroedd, gan ganolbwyntio ar y manteision a ddaw yn eu sgil i ni, yn ogystal â bywyd gwyllt –…
Dogwood
The striking red twigs and crimson, autumnal leaves of Dogwood make this small shrub an attractive ornamental plant. It can be seen growing wild along woodland edges and hedgerows.
Hope for the future...
People are becoming increasingly aware of the interconnectedness of our planet’s natural life support systems, and the fact that the health of our ecosystems is directly linked to the wellbeing…
My Early Days
I was appointed to the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust on 20th July 2020, as Head of Nature Recovery South, after being interviewed on two Zoom meetings, a very odd experience in these strange…
Ivy bee
The ivy bee is a new arrival to the UK. First recorded here in 2001, it is slowly spreading north. It feeds mainly on the nectar of ivy flowers and can be seen in autumn when this plant is in…
Deciphering the dawn chorus
Wildlife expert Nick Acheson introduces some of our feathered superstars to listen out for this spring.
Wildflower meadows
Whether it is a blaze of yellow from meadow buttercups or the spikes of green-winged and early purple orchids – North Wales's wild meadows hum with life from the first spring bloom to the purple of the last of the black knapweed.
Hooded crow
The hooded crow was thought to be the same species as the carrion crow, but they have now been separated. Less widespread than its cousin, look for it in North Scotland, Northern Ireland and the…
Wasp spider
The wasp spider is a great mimic - looking just like a common wasp keeps it safe from predators, even though it is not dangerous itself. It can be found in southern England, but is spreading north…