Southern migrant hawker
This dazzling dragonfly, also known as the blue-eyed hawker, is a recent arrival to Britain.
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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
Chwilio
Why do fish have scales?
Most fish have scales, but not all! And did you know that not all scales are the same?
Why do wasps have stripes?
It’s hard being an insect! There’s so much that wants to eat you. Some insects hide away in the shadows for safety, but others (like wasps) shout their presence from the rooftops.
How to make a Christmas wreath for birds
With food, water and shelter scarce over the winter months, give your garden birds a treat with an edible Christmas wreath.
Feeding ground-feeding birds
Some birds prefer their food on the ground!
How to feed birds in your garden
Find out how to attract birds into your garden all year round.
Help birds avoid windows
Use your craft skills to help birds avoid windows.
Why do bats hang upside down?
When you think about bats, you probably think of mysterious little creatures hanging upside down from their feet with their wings wrapped around their bodies.
My birding
A couple of years ago Nick took the plunge and bought into a bird watching holiday company, and at a stroke his hobby became his livelihood.
Make a bird feeder
Encourage birds into your garden by making an easy bird feeder at home
Identify bird song
Birds have beautiful voices. They sing to show off, defend their patch and attract a mate. But how many different songs do you recognise?
Wood warbler
Look for the wood warbler singing from the canopy of oak woodlands in the north and west of the UK. Green above, it has a distinctive, bright yellow throat and eyestripe.