Blog: Wildlife and conservation

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Waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus) against blue sky

A waxwing winter?

Ecologist Lewis Hooper shares why we should be on the lookout for the mesmerising Bohemian waxwing and why they migrate to the UK.

Small-spotted catshark

Secrets of the Solent: A Reflection

From colossal marine murals to wildlife-saving Seabins, Secrets of the Solent has achieved amazing things during its four-year duration. As the National Lottery supported project draws to a close…

Lumbricus castaneus - an epigeic earthworm

The wonderful world of worms

Trainee ecologist Laura Krusin explains why Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust have been busy conducting worm surveys and why we should all appreciate worms more.

Beech

Beech: The ‘queen of trees’

To stroll through a woodland in autumn is a visual delight as trees switch their verdant summer coats for glorious bursts of gold, copper and bronze. The common beech, aptly known as the queen of…

Mayfly © Jon Hawkins

How Riverflies Show the State of Chalk Streams

Riverflies may be small, but they're mighty when it comes to spotting problems on our chalk streams. We explore how these fascinating flies help us to protect these sensitive habitats.

mint moth

Mighty moths

Moths rarely receive the attention of their showier butterfly cousins, yet they can be just as beautiful. Trainee Ecologist Laura Krusin describes the majesty of moths and how we're helping…

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