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My other world
Philip has been helping to restore Manchester Mosslands for twenty years, helping these rare wetlands to recover. He works in front of a computer most of the time, so he has always enjoyed the…
Incredible Insects
Insects are everywhere, often overlooked, but playing vital roles in almost every ecosystem. Meet some of the miniature miracle-workers that help keep our world running.
Spring Butterflies
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…
Gardening for moths and butterflies
Butterflies and moths have suffered huge declines in recent years due to habitat loss, pesticide use and our changing climate. How we manage our gardens can make a huge difference for these…
My night club
Ania and Becky know that wildlife can be found in unexpected places at unusual times, and surveying bats in the centre of Taunton at night is nothing out of the ordinary for them.
Identify British butterflies
Golden-ringed dragonfly
A voracious predator that will even eat other dragonflies, the golden-ringed dragonfly is the UK's longest species. It can be found around acidic streams in moorland and heathland habitats.…
My significant other
Cathy, shepherdess, and her border collie Lady have a strong bond with each other – and with nature. From the moment she owned her first lamb Cathy knew that shepherding was the life for her;…
Build a better world for bugs this Insect Week
Did you know that 41% of insect species face extinction? The loss of their habitats and overuse of pesticides are two major reasons why these little creatures are dying out eight times faster than…
National Insect Week!
Every year over the last full week of June, the Royal Society of Entomology organise National Insect Week, an event to celebrate insects and all the important things they do for us and the planet…
How to attract butterflies to your garden
Provide food for caterpillars and choose nectar-rich plants for butterflies and you’ll have a colourful, fluttering display in your garden for many months.