The white-clawed crayfish Austropotamobius pallipes is Britain’s only native crayfish. This small, olive-brown crustacean with pale undersides on its claws – hence its name – once thrived in the…

The marmalade hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus) is one of the most common and recognisable hoverflies in Britain.

The red-breasted merganser is a striking and fascinating diving duck. It is recognisable by its distinctive shaggy crest, slender red bill, and striking black-and-white plumage.

As we enter spring, many of our resident birds remain quiet and hidden, but there’s one fascinating species that becomes easier to spot.

The chaffinch is one of the UK’s most common birds, with an estimated population of over 6 million breeding pairs in summer.

As winter draws to a close, a stunning natural phenomenon starts to emerge - scarlet elf cups (Sarcoscypha coccinea). These small, striking fungi with vivid red cups, begin to appear in woodland…

As winter recedes and temperatures begin to rise, ponds and wetlands come alive with one of nature's most enchanting spectacles: the appearance of frogspawn. This annual event not only…

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…

As winter envelops the landscapes of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, a remarkable natural phenomenon unfolds unnoticed by many: the presence of moth eggs. Tucked away on branches and vegetation,…

While many of Hampshire's butterflies have long since hidden away for the winter, the red admiral (Vanessa atalanta) continues to surprise nature lovers with its hardy presence during the…