My classroom
Passionate about the oceans and the diverse life that they hold, Bex is lucky enough to be able to teach scuba diving to university students at Plymouth University. This provides her with the…
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Glaswelltir gosgeiddig tirlun carreg galch
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Giant house spider
The giant house spider is one of our fastest invertebrates, running up to half a metre per second. This large, brown spider spins sheet-like cobwebs and pops up in the dark corners of houses,…
Teasel
The brown, oval, spiky seed heads of the teasel are a familiar sight in all kinds of habitats, from grassland to waste ground. They are visited by goldfinches and other birds, so make good garden…
Ragged-robin
The pink, frayed flowers of Ragged-robin are an increasingly rare sight as our wild wetland habitats disappear. You can help: grow native plants in your garden and enjoy the hum of visiting…
Water scorpion
The water scorpion is not a true scorpion, but it certainly looks like one! An underwater predator, it uses its front pincer-like legs to catch its prey. Its tail actually acts as a kind of '…
A moment of calm at Brenig Osprey Project
Mick Stokes, Lead Volunteer at the Brenig Osprey Project, updates us on the latest activity during what's shaping up to be a very busy breeding season!
My flood defence
Bev is grateful to live down the road from Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, a 210ha wetland site which stores excess water from the River Torne during times of high
rainfall. This saved her…
Scarlet tiger
This beautiful moth is often found resting on leaves, though it does also fly during the day.
How to conserve water
If we all do our part in saving precious water supplies, we can make a huge difference for the environment.
My therapy
Albie has had a love of nature from a young age. He first started getting out in nature as a Scout. He became a Scout leader and outward bound instructor, mostly working as a volunteer youth…
Shoresearch rocky shore surveys June2022
Just three visits to shores with our Shoresearch teams this month. Our have-a-go sessions will renew in September.