Acorn weevil
Look out for this weevil on oak trees, where females lay their eggs inside acorns.
Look out for this weevil on oak trees, where females lay their eggs inside acorns.
This big, beautiful fungus is a common one that can often be spotted popping out of trees.
On a blisteringly hot day Pauline and Steph set out to harvest wildflower seed from two of the Brecknock nature reserves.
These beautiful, herb-rich meadows are at their best between late-May and mid-July (after which they are cut for hay, weather permitting). Later, after the haycut, pale fields with geometric…
These beloved spiny mammals come out at night to hoover up beetles, worms and other invertebrates.
Running out in the fresh air is more than a hobby for Andy, it is a way of life. Our nature reserves provide the perfect outdoor venue for him to exercise and get away from it all.
With her waterproof map on her wrist, Heather doesn’t have to splash out to go on safari. She gets exclusive access to Kimmeridge Bay’s secret world of ever-changing marine wildlife.
Niamh loves to feed the birds, so makes natural feeders out of pinecones and berries, to help them through the winter. She’ll tie this to a branch so that the birds can feast from it safely.
As the name suggests, this shieldbug can often be found on juniper trees. Look out for its distinctive markings.
The large white is a common garden visitor - look out for its brilliant white wings, tipped with black.