Hampshire welcomes the striking black-tailed godwits
The black-tailed godwit, (Limosa limosa), is a remarkable wader bird that graces Hampshire’s coastal wetlands during the winter months, offering a special sight for wildlife enthusiasts.
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My turning point
Volunteering on a nature reserve turned Adam’s life around after a difficult time in life. As Assistant Reserve Officer, wildlife is both his stress relief and his career.
Turning over a New Leaf
Team Wilder is turning over a New Leaf with New Leaf Alresford. Find out what they are doing and how you can help.
Turning over stones, one turnstone at a time
Turnstones are fascinating shorebirds which are easily recognisable due to their distinctive behaviour and striking plumage. The scientific name of the bird, Arenaria interpres, refers to its…
Is 2021 finally going to be the turning point for nature and climate?
Is 2021 finally going to be the turning point for nature and climate? Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust CEO Debbie Tann shares her thoughts.
Ponds
Whether found in a garden or part of an agricultural landscape, ponds are oases of wildlife worth investigating. Even small ponds can support a wealth of species and collectively, ponds play a key…
The tide is turning for the Solent, with the help of the National Lottery
We've been awarded a £640,300 Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grant to deliver an exciting programme called ‘Secrets of the Solent’, it was announced today
Big or small, ponds for all!
Wild About Gardens is back, and this year we need everyone to jump right in and make a splash with ponds!
Black darter
The Black darter is a black, narrow-bodied dragonfly that can be seen throughout summer and autumn. It is hovers around damp moors, heaths and bogs, darting out to surprise its prey.
Black bryony
A climbing plant of hedgerows and woodlands, Black bryony produces greenish flowers in summer and red, shiny berries in autumn. It is a poisonous plant.
Black horehound
The pungent, rotten smell of Black Horehound makes this medium-sized plant of waste ground and roadside verges stand out from the crowd.
Black poplar
The black poplar is a large tree of floodplains, flooded gravel pits and ditches, particularly in England. Despite being an important part of our culture for centuries, it has declined massively…