Purple moor-grass and rush pasture
This distinctive type of damp pasture is generally found on commons, as a component of lowland fen, or in undeveloped corners of otherwise intensively farmed landscapes.
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Greater butterfly-orchid
The Greater butterfly-orchid is a tall orchid of hay meadows, grasslands and ancient woodlands. It has whitish-green flowers that have spreading petals and sepals - a bit like the wings of a…
Common spotted-orchid
The common spotted-orchid is the easiest of all our orchids to see: sometimes, so many flowers appear together that they create a pale pink carpet in our woodlands, old quarries, dunes and marshes…
Invasive Species Week launches a new campaign and YouTube series
Invasive Species Week 2022 saw the launch of a new campaign and a YouTube series, aiming to ncrease awareness of invasive species and their impacts across Wales.
Sarah's Species Spotlight: Orb Weavers
Our Wilder Engagement Officer, tells us about a species to look out for this September.
My orchids
Local lawn care expert and former head greenkeeper, Ian Stephens, loves grass and his work creating healthy, vibrant lawns at homes across Notts and Lincs. But Ian has long seen ‘beyond the green…
Early bumblebee
One of our prettiest and smallest bumble bees, the early bumblebee has a bright orange tail and lemon-yellow bands on its body. It is very common and can be found in all kinds of habitats in early…
Sarah's Species Spotlight: Lichens
Our Wilder Engagement Officer, tells us about what lichens to see this Winter.
Sarah's Species Spotlight: Wasps
Do wasps deserve their bad reputation or are they misunderstood ecosystem heroes?
Sarah's Species Spotlight: Nightjars
Our Wilder Engagement Officer tells us about spotting Nightjars and shares where they feature in folklore.
Sarah's Species Spotlight: Starlings
Our Wilder Engagement Officer, tells us about some vocal visitors to look our for this December.
Sarah's Species Spotlight: understanding the Section 7 List
Our Wilder Engagement Officer, Sarah, introduces us to the Section 7 List and some species that feature on it.