Mint moth
A small, day-flying moth that can often be seen visiting garden herbs.
A small, day-flying moth that can often be seen visiting garden herbs.
One of our most common ladybirds, the black-on-red markings of the 7-spot ladybird are very familiar. Ladybirds are a gardeners best friend as they eat insects that love to nibble on garden plants…
This beautiful beetle only arrived in the UK in 1960s but is now a common sight on garden herbs.
The rose chafer can be spotted on garden flowers, as well as in grassland, woodland edges and scrub.
'The Children's Book of Birdwatching' by Dan Rouse is a great resource for young birders. This beautifully illustrated book provides a comprehensive guide to birdwatching, and…
My wild life started before I was old enough to walk, being regularly taken by my mother across the Epsom Downs to enjoy fresh air. Moving to rural Staffordshire aged 3, I was incredibly lucky to…
The large white is a common garden visitor - look out for its brilliant white wings, tipped with black.
Nudibranchs, also known as sea slugs, are much like their land-based relatives that you may spot in your garden. But, unlike your regular garden slug, the nudibranch can incorporate the stinging…
These little critters are related to the woodlice you find in your garden and play a very important role on rocky shores.
Growing fruit and vegetables takes Raymond back to a childhood spent outdoors in his mum’s garden. At Camley Street Natural Park he gets to reconnect with nature, and his memories, while producing…
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.