Downy emerald
This dazzling dragonfly can be seen darting above tree-lined ponds in certain parts of Britain.
This dazzling dragonfly can be seen darting above tree-lined ponds in certain parts of Britain.
This small, white heron is an increasingly common sight in parts of the UK as it spreads north from continental Europe.
This slim fish is usually found on gravelly parts of the seabed, close to shore, but can turn up in rockpools.
Pond dipping provided Nicky with a window to a new world. As Worcestershire Wildlife Trust’s Engagement Officer, she hopes that the thousands of children she shares this window with will be as…
This dainty white butterfly is now only found in a few parts of Britain, where it flutters slowly through woodland clearings.
Holly spends as much time as she can outdoors. She finds after a busy day, nature works as a reset button – it helps her to focus, always teaches her something new, and inspires her to work as…
Pedran took to the air on 15th July at 15:05. She was 50.9 days old - one of the youngest of the Dyfi females to fledge.
Her flight time was 37 seconds.
Growing up and living in the countryside for much of her life, Helen is used to big wide open spaces and loves being outside. She enjoys coming to the Centre for Wildlife Gardening, as it’s like…
Elaine has spent her life surrounded by wild places; when she started to volunteer with BBOWT she realised that nature conservation was the job of her dreams. As well as looking after nine nature…
Known for its bandit-like appearance, the polecat was once so persecuted it was on the brink of extinction in the UK. Thankfully, numbers are now increasing in rural Wales and parts of England.…
For her A-Level Photography project, Emily-Jane is taking images of the landscapes that she loves; combining her two passions – photography and wildlife – so she can express herself in creative…
Look out for the swift-like shape of the hobby as it darts over heathlands and wetlands in summer. They are keen hunters, chasing and catching fast-flying dragonflies and small birds on the wing…