As autumn approaches, Hampshire’s woodlands begin to reveal some of their most curious inhabitants – puffball fungi. These fascinating species are a reminder of the hidden life that thrives all…

A flash of yellow has brought excitement to the Solent coast this summer, as the striking yellow wagtail (Motacilla flava) has returned

Dr Kate Goldie, Lecturer in Cultural-Historical Geographies, School of Geographical Sciences, University of Bristol recently joined us on two group bat walks to help with her research on how…

At Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, we believe that nature’s recovery depends on strong partnerships.

The ruby-tailed wasp (Chrysis ignita agg) is one of the UK’s most striking insects, and has an equally fascinating breeding habit. As a parasitic wasp, it has earned the nickname ‘cuckoo wasp’ for…

A flash of shimmering blue on a sunny Hampshire day is always a treat - but not all blue butterflies are the same. Three species you may see are the holly blue, the common blue and the chalkhill…

Look closely along a sunny woodland ride or heathland stream this summer and you may be lucky enough to spot one of Britain’s most spectacular insects - the golden-ringed dragonfly.

Sometimes, one sets out to find a specific species, and instead encounters several surprises. This summer, at Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, I shadowed and assisted the fantastic…

By Eva Walton, Seagrass Restoration Intern

The recently published Cunliffe Report arrives at a critical moment for England’s struggling waterways. Our Policy & Advocacy Officer, Lorna Selby, explores whether it goes far enough to…