Blog: Wildlife and conservation

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Stretch of Dark Lane in Cheriton © HIWWT

Stopping Sediment in Cheriton

In Cheriton, a rural lane has been funnelling harmful sediment into the local chalk stream. The Watercress and Winterbournes partners have been helping the community to find a solution.

Volunteers implementing natural flood management measures

Community Views on Natural Flood Management

Flooding is an issue which affects people across Hampshire, but could nature-based solutions be the answer? Hear the key findings of recent research into the views of local residents.

Kingfisher by Garry Prescott

The kingfisher

The electric flash of blue as a kingfisher whizzes past can cause a stir at any time of year but, as the colours fade in autumn, these birds become even more visible. Look out for them watching…

Ladybird © Deryn Hawkins

Ladybirds

There are lots of insects we might associate with autumn rolling in – spiders, crane flies, wasps – but what about ladybirds?

Hairy shield bug (Dolycoris baccarum) - Chris Lawrence

Wildlife records

When you head out on a walk or even into the garden, how often do you see some type of wildlife? Almost every time is the likely answer! Did you know that you could be sitting on a gold mine of…

Blashford Wild Days Out girl with wasp spider

September wildlife

As autumn approaches, we are beginning to see different species out and about. As some species head south, others are beginning their annual cycle. This week we talk about some of the wildlife to…

Elephant hawkmoth

Survival strategies

Discover the different ways that moths and butterflies spend the winter

Dunlin in flight

Summer fly-by

As the days get shorter and colder, you might notice the birdlife in our local habitats is changing. Many species are heading south now their breeding season has finished. For some, this might…

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