Crosswort
Crosswort gets its name from the position of its leaves - they surround the stem in groups of four, making a cross shape. The tiny, yellow flowers sit atop these crosses and bloom from April to…
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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
Chwilio
Hop
Well-known for its role in making beer, Hop is a climbing plant that can be seen in woodlands and along hedgerows and field edges. Its female flowers bear the cone-like fruit that is used in beer…
Humpback whale
The humpback whale is making a comeback, with more and more individuals being seen in UK seas every year. They are well known for their acrobatic behaviour - so don't be surprised to see them…
Wild angelica
The red-tinged, flower clusters of Wild angelica smell just like the garden variety, which is used in making cake decorations. Wild angelica likes damp places, such as wet meadows and wet…
Peregrine falcon
Like many of our birds of prey, the peregrine falcon was so persecuted, numbers fell dramatically. Thankfully, this super-speedy flyer is now making a comeback, particularly in our towns, where it…
How to use less plastic
Plastic waste and its damaging effect on our seas and natural world has been big news recently. Here's what you can you do about it.
Make an insect hotel
Make bees and other insects right at home on your patch by making an insect hotel
My soul food
For Dave, the mosslands are not only a place to watch and record birds, but evoke childhood memories of watching wildlife with his father. Only ten miles away from Greater Manchester, he’s always…
My wellbeing
My wild life started before I was old enough to walk, being regularly taken by my mother across the Epsom Downs to enjoy fresh air. Moving to rural Staffordshire aged 3, I was incredibly lucky to…
How to make mini pond
Big or small, water provides vital habitat for many species. Try making your own mini pond
Ailgylchu - pa wahaniaeth y mae'n ei wneud?
P'un a ydych chi'n gollwng can o bop i mewn i fin gwastraff neu ailgylchu, mae'n hawdd meddwl nad oes gan y weithred fach hon unrhyw ganlyniad gwirioneddol. Wedi'r cyfan, unwaith y bydd wedi dod i mewn, anaml y bydd yn rhaid i chi feddwl amdano eto. Ac mewn ffordd, mae hyn yn wych, oherwydd ei fod yn gwneud ailgylchu yn hawdd ac yn ddi-drafferth, ond ar y llaw arall, mae hefyd yn ei gwneud yn arfer sy'n hawdd iawn ei esgeuluso. Ond pe byddech chi'n dewis ailgylchu can alwminiwm, pa wahaniaeth fyddai'n ei wneud?
Nature spotting
Be a nature detective and see what animals and plants you can spot in the wild!