Owl spotting this autumn
Owls have long been a source of intrigue and mystery, often appearing at twilight. As the nights draw in, our waking hours increasingly overlap with theirs, so autumn is a great time for owl…
Owls have long been a source of intrigue and mystery, often appearing at twilight. As the nights draw in, our waking hours increasingly overlap with theirs, so autumn is a great time for owl…
The Greater butterfly-orchid is a tall orchid of hay meadows, grasslands and ancient woodlands. It has whitish-green flowers that have spreading petals and sepals - a bit like the wings of a…
Did you know that there are 59 species of butterfly in the UK and over 2,500 species of moth? Not only are they a stunning sight, but they’re also vital indicators of environmental health, an…
Some campaigns ask for money, to bake a cake or grow a moustache. The 30 Days Wild campaign is after one thing: for you to notice nature every day in June. It could be in small or big ways:…
June is one of our favourite months, enjoying a Random Act of Wildness every day as part of The Wildlife Trusts national #30DaysWild campaign and welcoming summer with the promise of sunny days…
A delicate fold of colour gently skips its way across the garden. Your eyes try to follow it, but it has caught a breeze and is quickly carried away above the tree tops, never to be seen again.…
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Common indicators of spring include the first tender green spikes of bluebells, the drooping lime green hazel catkins and the melodious morning melee of the dawn chorus.
In amongst this…
In these difficult times, many of us will be noticing just now much better our lives are if they’re a bit wild. Spending time outside connecting with nature can help lift our spirits and brighten…
What does it mean to be a fly? True flies are a group of insects, which are characterized by their two wings. That gives them the name Diptera from the Greek “di” (two) and “Pteron” meaning wing…
It’s been a busy 4 months! I have been trying for years to gain a career in conservation, in particular with The Wildlife Trusts. This is how I got on.