Orange underwing
This birch-loving moth can be seen flying on sunny days in early spring.
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
This birch-loving moth can be seen flying on sunny days in early spring.
The red mason bee is a common, gingery bee that can be spotted nesting in the crumbling mortar of old walls. Encourage bees to nest in your garden by putting out a tin can full of short, hollow…
The common pipistrelle is so small, it can fit into a matchbox! Despite its size, it can easily eat 3,000 insects a night: look for it flitting around the garden or a lit lamp post as it chases…
Water mint grows in damp places and has aromatic leaves that can be used to flavour food and drink. Gathering wild food can be fun, but it's best to do it with an expert - come to a Wildlife…
The bright purple flowers of this perennial herb can be seen in a range of grassy places.
These bulky beetles can sometimes be found on flowers in woodland rides or along hedgerows.
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…
This long-lived bivalve can be found buried in the sand on the south and west coasts of the UK.
A truly maritime reserve, allowing you a rare chance to experience the whole range of habitats within a dynamic dune system.
Jen doesn't need her phone to get connected - she can hear the tweeting of birds, see the flicker of sunlight in the reeds and share her interest in wildlife with like-minded people. All…
This big, beautiful fungus is a common one that can often be spotted popping out of trees.