Coniferous plantation
Dark and brooding from a distance, the strong geometric lines and monotonous rows of uniformly sized trees can jar the eye and seem devoid of wildlife. But venture within and open ride edges,…
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Chwilio
Spurdog shark
This slender shark gets its name from the spines in front of its dorsal fin. It can use these spines to defend itself by curling in a bow and striking at a predator.
Yellowhammer
Like many of our farmland birds, the yellowhammer has declined in number in recent years. Spot this bright yellow bird singing from the top of a bush or fence, or in a mixed-species flock in…
My Early Days
I was appointed to the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust on 20th July 2020, as Head of Nature Recovery South, after being interviewed on two Zoom meetings, a very odd experience in these strange…
Devil's coach horse
A ferocious and fast predator, the devil's coach horse beetle hunts invertebrates after dark in gardens and on grasslands. It is well-known for curling up its abdomen like the tail of a…
Gwenynen fêl
Mae gwenyn mêl wedi bod yn gwneud mêl i bobl ers miloedd o flynyddoedd! Mae’r gwenyn yma sy’n hawdd eu hadnabod yn weithwyr caled, yn byw mewn cychod mawr wedi’u creu o grwybrau cwyr.
My discovery
Look – a boatman! Keira’s delight in learning about unusual creatures is even more special when she can find them herself.
Happy World Wildlife Day!
Today marks World Wildlife Day! Our friends at Jordans tell you a bit more about this special day, and how they welcome wildlife on their farms, with the help of The Wildlife Trusts.
My office
Deborah is Ulster Wildlife’s Nature Reserves Officer. Alongside a team of dedicated volunteers, she works to protect our special places to help both wildlife and people thrive.
Bilberry
Bilberries appear in summer and early autumn and are often turned into jams, pies and sauces...
Scorpionfly
The scorpionfly, as its name suggests, has a curved 'tail' that looks like a sting. It is, in fact, the males' claspers for mating. It is yellow and black, with a long 'beak…
Dog cockle
This long-lived bivalve can be found buried in the sand on the south and west coasts of the UK.