Ashy mining bee
This black and grey solitary bee takes to the wing in spring, when it can be seen buzzing around burrows in open ground.
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My insurance
When he’s not studying at Cumbria University, Ian enjoys volunteering at Thacka Beck. As well as being great for wildlife, this wetland nature reserve helps protects Penrith from flooding when the…
The Lives of Beetles – A Natural History of Coleoptera by Arthur V. Evans - book review
Reading the book and writing this review in February, I haven’t seen a beetle in a while, it has however whet my appetite for these little jewels that will be emerging now in spring, writes Gwent…
My happy place
When the stresses of life get too much, I take a walk through Attenborough Nature Reserve - a form of free therapy. The fresh air, the bird calls, the beauty of nature surrounding me, is calming.…
My future
From creating new hedgerows on a farm, to helping to inspire the next generation of nature lovers, Andy is building the skills, confidence and experience as a Biodiversity Trainee that will set…
Conservation grazing - bracken bashing the “natural method” – cattle and pony grazing.
During a six week trial, this natural approach aims to tame bracken's smothering impact, offering a promising alternative to labour-intensive control methods.
Common lime
The common lime is a tall, broadleaf tree that is a natural hybrid between the Large-leaved and Small-leaved Limes. It can be seen in a variety of habitats, and has been widely planted along roads…
Gwarchodfeydd Natur Digidol
Cyfle i archwilio, dysgu a chysylltu â'n gwarchodfeydd ni drwy eich dyfais drwy'r adnoddau yma. Fel rhan o’r Gronfa Rhwydweithiau Natur yn 2024 rydyn ni’n creu adnoddau ar-lein newydd i ddod â phrofiad gwirioneddol wyllt yn uniongyrchol i chi.
Mae llawer o bobl yn methu â chael mynediad i’n gwarchodfeydd ni i gyd, neu rannau ohonyn nhw, am amrywiaeth o resymau. Mae profiad y Gwarchodfeydd Natur Digidol yn cynnig ffordd gwbl newydd o’u harchwilio nhw ac yn rhoi cyfle i chi ddysgu am fywyd gwyllt, cadwraeth a’n gwarchodfeydd ni ar eich dyfais.
Mae llawer o bobl yn methu â chael mynediad i’n gwarchodfeydd ni i gyd, neu rannau ohonyn nhw, am amrywiaeth o resymau. Mae profiad y Gwarchodfeydd Natur Digidol yn cynnig ffordd gwbl newydd o’u harchwilio nhw ac yn rhoi cyfle i chi ddysgu am fywyd gwyllt, cadwraeth a’n gwarchodfeydd ni ar eich dyfais.
Lady fern
One of the prettiest hardy ferns, the lady fern is delicate and lacy, with ladder-like foliage. It makes a good garden fern, providing attractive cover for wildlife.
American mink
Escaped or intentionally freed from fur farms in the 1960s, the American mink is now well established in the UK. Its carnivorous nature is a threat to our native water vole and seabird populations…
Leyland cypress
The Leyland cypress, or 'Leylandii', is a notorious tree that has been widely planted for its fast-growing nature. It easily can get out of control, shading gardens at the expense of…
Managing the pond at Magor Marsh
Magor Marsh SSSI Nature Reserve is the last remaining piece of fenland on the Gwent Levels. Its patchwork of habitats supports a rich diversity of wildlife throughout the year. In this blog, Ben…