Long legs, short lives
Insect expert Ben Keywood from Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust takes a closer look at craneflies.
Insect expert Ben Keywood from Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust takes a closer look at craneflies.
This beautiful butterfly is one of our rarest, now mostly restricted to the western parts of the UK.
A non-native species originating from Asia, the harlequin ladybird is prevalent in towns and gardens.
Join our South Pembrokeshire Local Group and Ric Cooper from the C-CAP Project for an evening talk. C-CAP is a citizen science project monitoring the state of the tributaries feeding into the…
The common name of the Bloody-nosed beetle derives from its unusual defence mechanism: when threatened, it secretes a distasteful blood-red liquid from its mouth. This flightless beetle can be…
Our largest starfish, the spiny starfish can reach an impressive diameter of 70cm!
Egyptian geese were introduced to Britain from Africa. They are now widespread in southern England.
The loud 'peep-ing' call of an oystercatcher is a recognisable and familiar sound of the seashore. Look out for it hunting on rocky and muddy shores for shellfish to eat. It can also be…
Our homes and gardens have an important role in the fight against climate change. Help preserve vital peatland by going peat free.
Our nature reserves are a refuge for wildlife, one which must be preserved for the prosperity of the species which call it home. Diverse flora and fauna provide essential ecosystem resources, such…
Goose barnacles often wash up on our shores attached to flotsam after big storms.