Make a moth trap
Observe moths close up at night with this simple set up!
Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
Observe moths close up at night with this simple set up!
Sir David Attenborough has travelled the world in search of wildlife and wild spaces. But much closer to home, he can explore the hidden woodland at Crane Park Island, discover flying stag beetles…
Even a small pond can be home to an interesting range of wildlife, including damsel and dragonflies, frogs and newts.
The moth-like dingy skipper is a small, grey-brown butterfly of open, sunny habitats like chalk grassland, sand dunes, heathland and waste ground.
Living up to its name the Common blue damselfly is both very common and very blue. It regularly visits gardens - try digging a wildlife-friendly pond to attract damselflies and dragonflies.
These moths can be seen flying on sunny days, but you're more likely to spot the fuzzy caterpillars crawling over paths.