For some people, the slightest glimpse of a spider is enough to inspire shrieks of fear and the fear in being bitten. In reality, very few spiders here are capable of biting a person, and the…

Trainee ecologist Shannon Rae shares her experience with European Nightjars in the New Forest, from their mesmerising aerial displays to their unique churring calls, uncover the mysteries of these…

Autumn is a truly magical season for habitats and wildlife and nowhere is this more evident than in the transformation of our ancient woodlands

How do some of Britain's smallest residents survive the challenge of Winter?

Late summer is the best time to discover one of the UK’s chunkiest caterpillars, the elephant hawk-moth.

Did you know that there are 4,000 beetle species in the UK? You are probably familiar with the humble ladybird, an iconic beetle of children's books and one we welcome to our gardens. Have…

If you're looking for a charismatic wading bird in the UK, the avocet should be on your list. This stunning bird can be found across much of the country, and in Hampshire, the best place to…

Think of flowering wild orchids and the bliss of the midsummer months may come to mind. Many of these superstars of the wildflower world, however, begin emerging in early spring.

Fifty years ago, wandering across the lightly tilled agricultural land of rural Hampshire, a lapwing circling across the vista would have been a typical site in early Spring. Nowadays it is…

Every habitat has its predators and their prey, including our garden lawns – especially when we let them grow a little wilder. The scale may be smaller, but the stakes are just as high!