Beware, Mesh Netting is Dangerous to Wildlife.
Plastic mesh netting can cause a painful demise for a variety of garden wildlife. We discuss the risks and the alternatives. 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
How to Make Free Lens Covers for Your Binoculars
Before you rush off to buy some new lens covers for your binoculars, have a rummage in your sock draw, you may just save yourself some money. Read more
When is it Best to Prune Ivy for Wildlife?
Find out when is the best time to prune ivy to keep it under control whilst providing the maximum benefit to wildlife? Read more
How to Stop Your Peanut Feeder Going Mouldy
Peanuts are an energy-packed treat for birds but they can clog up the feeders in which they hang. Find out how to keep your peanut feeders fresher for longer. Read more
Wildlife is in Critical Decline
These are bleak times for the natural world around us, non-human life on earth is decreasing rapidly. Read more
Common Teasel – Dipsacus fullonum
Striking, mysterious, and a little bit dangerous (if you’re a small insect), teasel is a great-looking wildflower with an interesting working past. Read more
How to Make A Wildlife Compost Heap
One of the best ways to attract wildlife is a compost heap. It’s very easy to do and provides a vital habitat for some of our most important garden creatures. Read more