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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Autumn leaf spotter
Be a nature detective! Can you tick off any of these?
Make a leaf stack
Perfect for any season! Decorate a tree with natural treasures.
Make a leaf tile
Let's get crafting!
How to make leaf skeletons
Preserve nature's patterns with this nifty leaf craft!
Summer
For wildlife watchers summer is when insect life is most abundant. It is the best time to get to know moths, dragonflies, crickets, grasshoppers, beetles and all our other amazing minibeasts!
Patchwork leaf-cutter bee
The appearance of semi-circular holes in the leaves of your garden plants is a sure sign that the patchwork leaf-cutter bee has been at work. It is one of a number of leaf-cutter bee species…
Perforate st John's-wort
The subject of much myth and legend, and a herbal remedy, Perforate st John's-wort is a familiar flower. It has star-shaped, bright yellow flowers and lots of tiny holes in its leaves that…
Green-leaf worm
This vibrant green worm is arguably the most attractive worm found on the rocky shore!
Tree lungwort
Look out for this large, leafy lichen on trees in ancient woodlands in the west of the UK.
Wild Wanderings
Wildlife Watcher Chloe lives by the coast in Wales and shares her favourite finds.
Tansy beetle
This jewel like leaf beetle is an incredibly scarce species which is only found in wetland habitats.