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My experiment

Simon has been restoring Wild Meadows for three years. By planting trees, digging a lake and sowing meadows, he is showing how quickly wildlife like otters, badgers and tawny owls can return, and…

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Great green bush-cricket

At nearly 7 cm long (including the female's long ovipositor), the great green bush-cricket certainly lives up to its name! It can be found in grassland, scrub and woodland rides in Southern…

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Parsley fern

Parsley fern lives up to its name - the pale green fronds form in clusters among rocks and look just like parsley. Look out for it in upland areas, particularly in Wales and Cumbria.

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Marsh tit

Despite its name, the marsh tit actually lives in woodland and parks in England and Wales. It is very similar to the willow tit, but has a glossier black cap and a 'pitchoo' call that…

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Meet Our New Field Assistant, Ellie

I am excited to be starting a placement year with the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales where I will be working as part of the Engagement Team as a Field Assistant.

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Early grey

One of the earliest moths to emerge each year, spending the winter as a pupa and flying from March to May.

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Lumpsucker

This funny-looking fish certainly won't be winning any beauty pageants, but it's a real contender for Father of the Year!

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Great grey shrike

This large shrike visits the UK in small numbers each year, passing through on migration or spending the winter here.

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Lowland dry acid grassland

Sprinkled with diminutive, short-living flowers in spring and parched dry by July, this is a habitat of heathlands, coastal grasslands and ancient parkland.

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High brown fritillary

Considered Britain's most threatened butterfly, the high brown fritillary can be only be found in a few areas of England and Wales.

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The drinker

This large, fluffy-looking moth is on the wing in July and August, but you might spot a caterpillar at almost any time of year.