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cinnabar moth - Richard Burkmar

majestic moths

This week, 17-25th July is national moth week. Celebrating these amazing insects and all the roles they play in our ecosystem. There are around 2,500 species of moth found in the British Isles.…

New path, bench and platform at Millennium Green Pond © HIWWT 

Improving Access at Millennium Green Pond

Our chalk streams are amazing places to experience nature. The Watercress and Winterbournes partners have been helping the people of Laverstoke and Freefolk to get closer to theirs.

Swift

Swift Awareness Week

Swift expert Sarah Gibson explores the early life of these brilliant birds

Badger in grass

Hidden in the hedgerows

The summer brings with it a profusion of wildlife in many of the wilder areas of the countryside. From blooming wildflowers to the sounds of birdsong, there is so much going on.

spiny seahorse

The secret world of seahorses

June 8th was World Oceans Day, this year celebrating the ocean: life and livelihoods. A healthy marine environment is essential to the functioning of our entire plant. We take a closer look at a…

Cinnabar moth caterpillar

A 30 Days Wild minibeast hunt

One of the most exciting things about 30 Days Wild is that it challenges you to look for nature everywhere. By looking more closely at the wild places around you, even if it’s just a little patch…

American mink © Darin Smith

Invasive species week

This week is invasive species week, 24-30th May. The week aims to raise awareness of the problems non-native invasive species cause, and ways we can all help prevent their spread. This week we…

Hawthorn hedge © Chris Gomersall/2020VISION

Hawthorn hedgerows

The white flowers brightening hedgerows at the moment mainly belong to hawthorn. This spiky shrub is important for lots of wildlife, providing sheltered nesting habitat, berries later in the year…

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