Fox moth
The large, fluffy caterpillars of this moth are often seen in summer and early spring.
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Chwilio
My rock gig
Peter is fanning the flames of his love for geology, as he burns the bramble they have cleared to reveal rock formations on Portway Hill. He is a geologist, with the Black Country Geological…
Dowrog Common and the ‘Quaking Bogs’ LIFE project
Dowrog Common Nature Reserve has received funding through the EU funded LIFE project called Quaking Bogs.
Red-and-black froghopper
This distinctive bug is often seen basking on low-growing plants in spring and summer.
Meeting your representatives
Meeting representatives including Members of Parliament, Members of the Senned (Wales), Member of the Scottish Parliament (Scotland) and Member of the Legislative Assembley (Northern Ireland)
Bilberry
Bilberries appear in summer and early autumn and are often turned into jams, pies and sauces...
Large heath
This bog-loving butterfly is mostly found in the north of the UK, where it takes to the wing in summer.
Cockle
The common cockle is a traditional seaside favourite, both for its white shells often found in the sand and for the yummy snack of cockles doused in malt vinegar.
My significant other
Cathy, shepherdess, and her border collie Lady have a strong bond with each other – and with nature. From the moment she owned her first lamb Cathy knew that shepherding was the life for her;…
Dingy skipper
The moth-like dingy skipper is a small, grey-brown butterfly of open, sunny habitats like chalk grassland, sand dunes, heathland and waste ground.
Oyster drill
This is a predominantly subtidal species but can be found on the lowest parts of a sheltered rocky shore in summer.
Swollen-thighed beetle
This metallic green beetle can be seen visiting flowers on sunny days in spring and summer.