Farmland birds spotter
Can you tick off any of these?
Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
Can you tick off any of these?
Can you tick off any of these?
Attract birds all year round by creating a wildlife-friendly garden
The common red soldier beetle is also known as the 'bloodsucker' for its striking red appearance, but it is harmless. It is a beneficial garden insect as the adults eat aphids, and the…
Violet ground beetles are active predators, coming out at night to hunt slugs and other invertebrates in gardens, woodlands and meadows.
In the spring, birds choose the best locations to build nests, so why not offer them a safe place to settle?
With food, water and shelter scarce over the winter months, give your garden birds a treat with an edible Christmas wreath.
Use your craft skills to help birds avoid windows.
The bird cherry can be found in wet woodlands and along streams in upland areas, in particular. Its fragrant blossom appears in April and is followed by bitter, black fruits - good for wildlife,…
A delicate wader, Red-necked phalaropes are as comfortable swimming as they are on land. Unusually for birds, the females are more brightly coloured than the males.
The rose chafer can be spotted on garden flowers, as well as in grassland, woodland edges and scrub.