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Witnessing the wonder of winter
Josh Hill, a young Shropshire, birder and keen photographer, writes about winter birds.
Seven armed starfish
Brittle stars, sea urchins and other starfish will want to stay out of the way of this speedy carnivorous starfish!
Events
Find your local Wildlife Trust event and get stuck in to wild activities, talks, walks and much more.
Warty venus
This bumpy shell lives up to its name and lives partly buried in the seabed along the west coast of Great Britain.
How to get started in the wonderful world of moths!
Moths can be seen throughout the year, with the greatest variety in the summer. Everyone can enjoy searching for them, they come in wonderful colours, sizes and shapes! Tom Hayek explains why we…
Iolo Williams Borders Wildlife
Join naturalist and broadcaster Iolo Williams on a fascinating journey along the Welsh borders from the wetlands of the Gwent Levels to the Dee Estuary. On the way, he’ll describe some of the…
Woodland
Our woodlands are a key tool in the box when addressing climate change for their carbon storage potential, but are less well known for their potential to limit flooding events, with wet woodlands…
River Reflector January 2019
Have you ever wondered why maggots are different colours? or why killer shrimp are the most damaging invasive species in Western Europe? Read the lastest of the River Reflector for an overview of…
Water avens
Look for Water avens in damp habitats, such as riversides, wet woodlands and wet meadows. It has nodding, purple-and-orange flowers that hang on delicate, purple stems.
Wood avens
Look for wood avens along hedgerows and in woodlands. Its yellow flowers appear in spring and provide nectar for insects; later, they turn to red, hooked seedheads that can easily stick to a…