Martin volunteers with Herefordshire Wildlife Trust’s Orchard Origins every Friday come rain or shine. His commitment has contributed to conserving many of Herefordshire’s traditional orchards.…
A non-native species originating from Asia, the harlequin ladybird is prevalent in towns and gardens.
The common name of the bloody-nosed beetle derives from its unusual defence mechanism: when threatened, it secretes a distasteful blood-red liquid from its mouth. This flightless beetle can be…
Native oysters are a staple of our seas and our plates - but our love of their taste has lead to a sharp decline all around the UK.
Mark suffers from Paranoid Schizophrenia, meaning that in bustling areas the voices he can hear become overwhelming. They are his muses, but can get overpowering. When he’s outside in the garden,…
Egyptian geese were introduced to Britain from Africa. They are now widespread in southern England.
I’m Libby, and I’m currently completing a research development internship in sustainable aquaculture (basically farming in water) at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) in Oban. In…
A breeding bird of fast-flowing, upland rivers, the grey wagtail can also be seen in lowland areas, farmyards and even towns in winter.
On a blisteringly hot day Pauline and Steph set out to harvest wildflower seed from two of the Brecknock nature reserves.
The brown shrimp blends perfectly with its seabed home and is found all around the coasts of the UK.
The caterpillars of this fluffy white moth are best admired from a distance, as their hairs can irritate the skin.
