Aggie Thompson is an ecologist at Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. This summer and autumn, she has been busy carrying out dormice surveys and explains more about these rare and…

Throughout June, The Wildlife Trusts’ challenge participants to do something wild and enjoy nature every single day. Here we share some highlights from staff and supporters.

Scientific names often reveal interesting facts about the evolutionary history of the species. Here’s a closer look at some of the more interesting scientific names for British wildlife.

Summer is peak butterfly season and gardens can be as good a place as any to spot these winged wonders.

Renowned for their bioluminescence, glow worms are fascinating species and June through July is the ideal time to witness their impressive night-time light shows.

It doesn't take acres to make a haven for nature. Steve Williams explains how changes to his garden have welcomed in wildlife from his nearby chalk stream.

Winter is a wondrous time for birdwatching. Though many species depart our UK skies after summer for warmer climes elsewhere, they are substituted by countless winged migrants seeking solace from…

Mammals are all around us, from mice and voles to deer and foxes. They’re on our nature reserves, in our parks, and even in our gardens. But how often do you see them? Most mammals like to stay…

What happens when old interest meets new knowledge? Nicole Richards tells us how a lifelong fascination led to research on the health of a local chalk stream.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust welcomes the Government’s decision to extend native species protected status to beavers, and agrees with the proposals outlined in the consultation to…