A proud wildlife watcher
Dara shares his different way of looking at the world and a different way of ‘being’.
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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
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Cow parsley
The umbrella-like clusters of white, frothy flowers of cow parsley are a familiar sight along roadsides, hedgerows and woodland edges.
Enchanter's nightshade
Enchanter's nightshade is a hairy plant, with rounded leaves that taper to a fine tip, and clusters of small, pinky-white flowers in summer.
Things near you
If you're looking for things you can do to help wildlife or you want to get involved with your Wildlife Trust here are some ideas.
Puss moth
The puss moth is a large and fluffy moth, with a very strange looking caterpillar.
The best plants for bees and pollinators
Set up a ‘nectar café’ by planting flowers for pollinating insects like bees and butterflies
Woodland
Woodlands are areas of land covered with trees, which can be home to many different plants, grasses, and form the habitats for a variety of creatures.
Common groundhopper
Looking like a small, armoured grasshopper, this widespread insect is found in damp areas across the UK.
Petty spurge
Petty spurge is found on cultivated ground, such as gardens, fields and waste ground. It displays cup-shaped, green flowers in clusters and oval, green leaves.
Wood spurge
As its name suggests, Wood spurge is found in woodlands. It is an attractive evergreen that displays cup-shaped, green flowers in clusters and dark green leaves.
My reward
Carole has been volunteering at Idle Valley for seven years now; whilst she used to get involved with the heavy work out on the reserve, the garden is now her domain, working with the Recovery…
New review shows long-lasting feel-good factor from 30 Days Wild
The Wildlife Trusts and University of Derby look at the benefits of daily nature contact