December moth
This fluffy moth is one of the few species that fly in winter.
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Chwilio
Corkwing wrasse
One of the most striking and beautiful reef species found in the UK!
The Elephant In The Room
Late summer is the best time to discover one of the UK’s chunkiest caterpillars, the elephant hawk-moth.
Pea-leaf weevil
This small, stripy beetle is one of the most commonly encountered weevils.
My reward
Carole has been volunteering at Idle Valley for seven years now; whilst she used to get involved with the heavy work out on the reserve, the garden is now her domain, working with the Recovery…
Waxwing Winters
Discover the bird that’s a favourite amongst birdwatchers, despite the fact that most rarely see one.
Thank you to artist Maggie Brown
Local artist Maggie Brown donates proceeds from a painting inspired by one of our reserves.
Winter moth
One of the few moths that fly in winter, often seen in car headlights.
Spotted ray
The spotted ray is one of the smallest species of skate, growing to only 80 cm.
Dock bug
This broad, brown bug can often be seen sitting on dock leaves.
Morel
This unique fungus is one of the most sought after spring fungi of them all.
Beguiled by blues
Butterfly expert Alan Sumnall offers a thorough guide to one of our most enchanting groups of butterflies – the blues.