Flat-backed millipede
Found in compost heaps and under stones in gardens, the flat-backed millipede is a common minibeast. Despite its name, it only has about 40 legs. It is an important recycler of nutrients, feeding…
Found in compost heaps and under stones in gardens, the flat-backed millipede is a common minibeast. Despite its name, it only has about 40 legs. It is an important recycler of nutrients, feeding…
Found in compost heaps and under stones in gardens, the White-legged snake millipede is a common minibeast. Despite its name, it has about 100 legs. It is an important recycler of nutrients,…
The lesser-black backed gull can be spotted around the coast in summer, with the biggest colony on Walney Island, Cumbria. Look for it over fields, landfill sites and reservoirs during winter.
These little sea snails are found amongst the seaweed on rocky shores around much of the UK. They come in lots of different colours, from bright yellow to chequered brown!
This huge gull can be seen around most of the UK's coasts in summer, with some venturing inland in winter.
Our most familiar fern, bracken can be found growing in dense stands on hillsides, moorland, heathland and in woodlands. It is very large and dies back in winter, turning the landscape orangey-…
Is there an animal that’s more engaging than a beaver? Or as intriguing or charismatic?
Once a common feature of our landscape, beavers were hunted to extinction in the UK 400 years ago.…
I can’t believe it’s July and 30 Days Wild is over already. Personally, I have felt the benefits of my daily Random Act of Wildness throughout the month which is unsurprising considering a recent…
Ian Jelley, guest author for Avon Wildlife Trust and Director of Living Landscapes for Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, explains why helping nature recover is as essential for us as it is for wildlife…
Avon Wildlife Trust would love to see beavers playing their part in creating a wilder future for local landscapes. But we need Government to back beavers and we are calling for a beaver strategy,…
This September, we’re launching our second year of the 30ks Wilder Challenge! It couldn’t be simpler to take part, all you need to do is complete 30 kilometres of physical activity in the month of…
The Common banded hoverfly has a fitting name: it is not only one of our most common species, its black body is also covered in yellow bands! It can be seen in many habitats from gardens to…