Horned treehopper
This bizarre bug can be found on plants in woodland rides and clearings.
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Chwilio
Small and perfectly adapted – the plants of Roundton Hill Nature Reserve
Spring is a wonderful time to get out into our local countryside and Roundton Hill is a great place to visit, but you need to look carefully to find its treasures
Are native plants best for wildlife gardening?
Choosing plants to add to a garden to attract wildlife can be tricky due to the complex relationships between plants and animals. I want to encourage more bees and I have been trying to find out…
Long-tailed tit
Living up to its name, the long-tailed tit can be easily recognised by its long tail. It is a small, pretty, pink, black and white bird that can be seen in woodlands, gardens and parks.
Common tern
During the breeding season, the common tern can be seen around our coasts and also inland at gravel pits, reservoirs and lakes. It nests in noisy colonies and can be spotted plunge-diving for fish…
Greylag goose
The greylag goose can be easily spotted around parks, gravel pits and river valleys, but these populations tend to be semi-tame, having been reintroduced. Truly wild populations can be found in…
Bishop's mitre shieldbug
This Womble-like shieldbug can often be seen clinging to grass stems.
Hornet mimic hoverfly
With black-and-yellow markings, the hornet mimic hoverfly looks like its namesake, but is harmless to us. This mimicry helps to protect it from predators while it searches for nectar.
Sand lizard
The sand lizard is extremely rare due to the loss of its sandy heath and dune habitats. Reintroduction programmes have helped establish new populations.
My focus
For her A-Level Photography project, Emily-Jane is taking images of the landscapes that she loves; combining her two passions – photography and wildlife – so she can express herself in creative…
My favourite show
Ben keeps a diary of all the wildlife that he spots. He challenges himself to see new species: if he finds something that he doesn’t recognise, he takes a photograph so that he can look it up.
Dock bug
This broad, brown bug can often be seen sitting on dock leaves.