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
Can You Feed Bread to the Birds?
Yes, as long as it’s not mouldy is the quick answer, but there are a couple of things to keep in mind… Read more
The Violet Ground Beetle
The violet ground beetle is a fast moving predator who’s a gardener’s best friend (unless the gardener picks it up). Read more
Stop the Plastic – Reuse Your Fruit and Veg Bags
Save not only the world but also your valuable time by reusing your supermarket fruit and veg bags. Read more
Looking After Wildlife Whilst Maintaining Your Pond
Maintaining your pond can be a great time to see what’s living under the surface but make sure you don’t throw the baby out with the bath water. Read more
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