I was thrilled to volunteer for the seed collection sessions at Seaview, Isle of Wight. However, the first session on Tuesday evening was the definition of a washout for us waders! The snorkellers…
No summer outing would be complete without hearing the tell-tale sound of a patrolling dragonfly as it hunts over a nearby pond.
Sometimes journeys take you back to where you began. Donny Donovan recounts his epic journey of walking the River Test from source to sea.
If you're looking for a charismatic wading bird in the UK, the avocet should be on your list. This stunning bird can be found across much of the country, and in Hampshire, the best place to…
With a popular footpath and its neighbouring chalk stream in peril, the Watercress and Winterbournes partners have been tackling bank erosion on the Upper Test in Overton.
Think of flowering wild orchids and the bliss of the midsummer months may come to mind. Many of these superstars of the wildflower world, however, begin emerging in early spring.
Fifty years ago, wandering across the lightly tilled agricultural land of rural Hampshire, a lapwing circling across the vista would have been a typical site in early Spring. Nowadays it is…
Every habitat has its predators and their prey, including our garden lawns – especially when we let them grow a little wilder. The scale may be smaller, but the stakes are just as high!
For a bird that prefers to remain elusive to the eye, ensconced among the dense cover of reedbeds, the bittern is far less inconspicuous to the ear.
Spring brings longer days and warmer weather, and with it, a burst of flora. Woodland wonders like celandines, primroses, and bluebells are among the first to bloom. You may also spot rarer plants…
