A diminutive but aggressive predator, the three-spined stickleback hunts tadpoles and small fish. It is also known for fiercely protecting its nest of eggs until they hatch. Look for it in ponds, ...

The Wildlife Trusts are hailing 2025 as a ‘bumper year’ for new arrivals and discoveries across their nature reserves, ...

Thousands of supporters and well-wishers have tipped the appeal to buy the historic Rothbury Estate in Northumberland over the £10m mark on the last day of 2025. It represents an important and ...

Get involved with the New Year Plant Hunt with our friends at the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (BSBI). From 1st-4th January take part in this citizen science project and help wildlife at ...

Craig Bennett, chief executive of The Wildlife Trusts, has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours list 2026, in ...

The Common field grasshopper can be found in sunny, grassy areas, particularly gardens, throughout summer. Males can be seen rubbing their legs against their wings to create a 'song' for the females.

The Four-spotted chaser is easily recognised by the two dark spots on the leading edge of each wing - giving this species its name. It can be seen on heathlands and near ponds and lakes. The ...

The common banded hoverfly has a fitting name: it is not only one of our most common species, its black body is also covered in yellow bands! It can be seen in many habitats from gardens to woodlands.

This furry hoverfly does an impressive job of impersonating a bee. The bumblebee mimic hoverfly, sometimes known as the bumblebee plumehorn, is a common sight across the UK in late spring and summer.

Learn about companion planting, friendly pest control, organic repellents and how wildlife and growing vegetables can go hand in hand. One big step towards growing vegetables with wildlife in mind is ...

This hefty diving bird is a winter visitor to the UK, where it can be seen around the coast or occasionally on large inland lakes. The great northern diver is a large water bird, which is mostly a ...