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
The Bee Fly (Bombylius major) – Looks Dangerous…Actually Harmless (to humans)
The bee fly is an interesting and dangerous looking insect. Despite their alarming looks they do not sting or bite but their larvae have a more sinister secret. Read more
Tadpoles and Pond Pumps Don’t Mix. What Can You Do?
Tadpoles face a hard life avoiding the many ways they can meet their end. The last thing they need is to get sucked into your garden pond pump. What can you do to stop it? Read more
Pseudeuophrys lanigera – The House Jumping Spider
This furry little spider has some tricks up it’s (eight) sleeve(s) that make it an accomplished hunter that doesn’t even need to spin a web. Read more
Keep Your Old Fruit for the Birds
If you leave your apples in the fruit bowl too long and they start to go over don’t commit them to the green bin, put them on the lawn for the birds instead. Read more
Lichen, a Picture of Symbiotic Harmony
At this time of year when leaves are largely absent our many varieties of lichen are all the more striking. Read more