Narcissus bulb fly
With ginger hairs, dark banding and a cream tail, the Narcissus bulb fly looks like a bumble bee, but is harmless to us. This mimicry helps to protect it from predators while it searches for…
With ginger hairs, dark banding and a cream tail, the Narcissus bulb fly looks like a bumble bee, but is harmless to us. This mimicry helps to protect it from predators while it searches for…
Sorrel has been birdwatching all of her life with her grandparents. She is passionate about promoting wildlife to children at her school and through her local Wildlife Watch group. She loves the…
Stepping inside a wood is like stepping outside of time. To walk amongst trees is to be part of the landscape. You can let the rich sights, sounds, smells and feel of trees and the wildlife they…
Penny loves spending time in her garden, creating a beautiful space that both wildlife and people can enjoy.
Branching out from the usual approach to tree-planting at Llandinam Gravels has resulted in a woodland that, despite its small stature, has the look and feel of the real thing and contains myriad…
Many people assume there's not very much wildlife to be seen at this time of year. But actually, as autumn turns into winter, and nature prepares for the cold months ahead, there are many…
As a Trainee Reserves officer at Rutland Water Nature Reserve, Dale is lucky enough that he can take his passion for wildlife to work with him, with a job that will set him up for a career in…
Introduced into the UK in the 19th century, the diminutive little owl can now be seen along hedgerows, on farmland and in parkland across England and Wales. It often perches on a pole or rock,…
Nicolas is a farmer who loves wildlife. Through his passion he has grown a successful bird seed business, and in partnership with The Wildlife Trusts has helped to raise £1 million for…
We tend to think of winter as a difficult time for our local wildlife but in reality, they have evolved to cope with it rather well. In this blog I consider how the different creatures in our…