The Common Earthball (Scleroderma citrinum)
This intriguing golf ball like fungi often looks out of place against its surroundings, but don’t get too close…they explode. Read more
The Decline of the House Sparrow
Don’t turn your back on our humble house sparrow. Numbers are in decline and there’s plenty you can do to help Britain’s pluckiest bird. Read more
Be Warned – Hedgehogs Drown in Garden Ponds
Good swimmers they may be but hedgehogs can perish in garden ponds if they fall in and can’t get out. We give you some tips on how to avoid it happening. Read more
The Flat Backed Millipede (Polydesmus angustus)
The flat backed millipede (Polydesmus angustus) looks a bit like a centipede but, unlike a centipede, it’s not going to chase you down inject you with venom and eat you. Read more
The harlequin ladybird (Harmonia axyridis)
This ladybird may keep the greenfly off your roses but it’s a long way from home and it’s causing trouble. If you see one you might just want to tell someone about it. Read more
The Common Toad (Bufo bufo)
The common toad may not be the most agile but if cornered can use chemical weapons to stop themselves becoming a meal for their many predators. Read more
Indian Volunteers Plant 66 Million Trees in One Day
In a feat of record breaking endeavour 1.6 million Indian volunteers planted 60 million trees on the banks of the Narmarda river. We salute you…all 1.6 million of you. Read more
First Froglets of the Year
All over the UK tadpoles are losing their tails, gaining some limbs and making their first forays on to dry land. Read more
Red Campion (Silene dioica) – It’s Actually Pink
Red Campion is actually pink, White Campion is definitely white and sometimes White Campion can be a bit pink…confused? Read on and all will be explained. Read more
Listen to a Burst of Spring Dawn Chorus Here
There’s nothing like a dawn chorus to see off a long night. But why wait until the crack of dawn? We’ve recorded one for your listening pleasure, listen to it here. Read more