The chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) is one of the UK’s most familiar and striking finches. The chaffinch is one of the UK’s most common birds, with an estimated population of over 6 million breeding…

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…

The spring is always busy with migrants coming and going and insects emerging. Migrants were very late this year with the second part of April being wet and cool.

The UK’s woodlands are home to a formidable predator, known for its aggression and large biting jaws, this orange and black bodied hunter is famed for its role in keeping pest numbers down.

The first three months of the year have been
characterised by the extremely mild wet weather that
has led to the paths and tracks becoming very muddy.

Farlington Marshes Nature Reserve has an uncertain future. This blog highlights the amazing wildlife that calls this nature reserve home, the history of Farlington, why the site is at risk and why…

It has been a relatively quiet end to the year largely as a
result of the very wet weather that has restricted wildlife
sightings and to a certain extent practical work. All three…

The breeding season for birds has just begun – it roughly lasts from March until August – and it’s a crucial time of year for our feathered friends.

Our planet is facing a climate emergency. Extreme weather events are on the increase and the impacts of a warming climate are becoming evident on our beloved wildlife, with some UK species being…

An update from Debbie Tann