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Common field grasshopper

The Common field grasshopper can be found in sunny, grassy areas, particularly gardens, throughout summer. Males can be seen rubbing their legs against their wings to create a 'song' for…

Species

Field wood-rush

Field wood-rush is a short rush that forms tufts in grassy places, such as lawns, parks and downlands. A defining characteristic is its leaf-like leaves that are fringed with long, white hairs.…

Volunteer Opportunity

Skokholm Island Long-term Volunteering 2025

Each season we invite four volunteers to come to Skokholm and help the Wardens manage the island and monitor its wildlife. Applications are now open for 2025.

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Skomer Biosecurity Update 30/01/2023

We have been trying to get out to Skomer for nearly six weeks, to follow up the Biosecurity incursion work we carried out in December. Finally the wild and windy Atlantic weather pattern we’ve…

Species

Field cow-wheat

Once widespread, this attractive plant has declined as a result of modern agricultural practices and is now only found in four sites in South East England.

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Skokholm Island – Crab Bay Puffin Hide

Today, 17 August 2022, saw the next stage of our plan to replace the old Crab Bay Puffin hide with something really rather exciting, funded by the Nature Networks Fund.

My Wild Life

My wild job

Hi! I’m Gemma and I am the Campaigns Assistant for Essex Wildlife Trust. In my job, I try to share my passion for nature with others, while encouraging people to love, care and take action for…

My Wild Life

My loom band

On Skomer Island, Grace can set her own trends and live a life of adventure, from creating fashionable jewellery out of daisies to exploring the wild landscape.