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Lesser water boatman © Paul Colley

The Boatman's Bubble

As the lesser water boatman prepares to dive, it has an ingenious method for prolonging its journey. Let's take a look at the unique features of this aquatic insect.

top down view of a 7-Spot ladybird on a red leaf.

Lovely Ladybirds

There are around 4,000 different species of beetles in the UK, all with important roles to play in our ecosystem.

Southern wood ant on a horizontal stalk, it is next to 2 water droplets

The southern wood ant: an acid-spraying insect

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.

Tawny mining bee in flight

Solitary Spring Bees

When thinking of bees, naturally you would think they all live in large colonies, with hives humming from the sound of thousands of bees busy at work. However, this is not the case as some bees…

Thousands of starlings forming a murmuration in a sunset sky.

Staggering Starlings

Winter heralds the arrival of large numbers of birds to our shores, all arriving from cooler climates, among them, starlings, one of our most familiar garden birds.

Robin in winter tree © Mark Hamblin

Looking after our winter wildlife

Winter can be a tough time for wildlife, food is scarce and hibernators are looking for shelter. That's why we have put together some top tips for maintaining your garden for wildlife in the…

Garden bumblebee

Grow in harmony with nature

In the UK there are an estimated 15 million gardens, at a combined size of around 270,000ha! Our gardens are a vital and significant habitat for wildlife, providing food and water, shelter,…

Drone footage of river and floodplain.

World Wetlands Day 2024

From the tiniest of garden ponds to whole river systems complete with wet floodplains, our wetlands are one of the most biodiverse habitats in the UK.

Grey winter moth on a wooden surface filling the image.

Our winter moths

Spring and summer aren’t the only seasons for moth-spotting – you can find moths in your garden all year round. Here is our rundown of the moths you might encounter this winter.

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