Why are Some Trees and Bushes Covered in Web?
Has your peaceful country walk ever been disturbed by the alarming sight of a tree or bush completely covered in spider’s web? Don’t worry, there’s no need to panic. Read more
Invertebrates
This wide animal group includes insects, worms, mollusks, and all other animal life that have no backbone.
How do Insects Fly in the Rain?
Most insects don’t fly in heavy rain, and instead seek shelter from the elements. Some, however, don’t let a bit of precipitation keep them from their business. Read more
What are these Strange ‘Flowers’ Growing on Wild Roses?
These are the fine work of the rose gall wasp. Read on to find out more about this tiny wasp, tales of woodland fairies and unlikely herbal remedies. Read more
Humming-bird Hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum)
Is it a bird, is it a plane…no, it’s actually a moth…but, not just any moth, this little beauty is a magnificent sight that climate change is making all the more common. 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
Cellar Spiders – Your Household Friend
Cellar spiders, they’re quite scary to look at and have messy webs. Not a suitable housemate you may think. Well think again… Read more
Can Snails Repair Their Broken Shells?
In most cases a badly broken shell spells the end for a snail but read on to see how one lucky fellow survived thanks to the efforts of a steady-handed vet. Read more
Why Do Wasps on Fallen Apples Look Drunk?
As the summer draws to a close wasps become bold, aggressive and even more unpopular than usual, but their unruly behaviour hides a sad tale. Read more
Cinnabar Moth (Tyria Jacobaeae)
The cinnabar moth is a daylight flying moth with caterpillars that are prone to cannibalism. Sadly they are in decline (and not because they keep eating each other). Read more
A Common Darter Takes it’s First Flight
We filmed a common darter dragonfly emerging unexpectedly from a two-gallon bucket full of blanket weed. See it open its wings and take its first flight. Read more