Ivy is often a misunderstood plant, accused of being a tree strangler and invader that takes over whole habitats at will if left untamed. But it is much more valuable than you might think.

Say “autumn” to someone with an interest in the natural world and there’s a good chance that person will immediately think of shortening days, falling temperatures, leaves changing colour before…

Knowledge is power they say. But it’s about as powerful as a punch on the nose from a gnat if it’s not shared and communicated. By sharing with us the knowledge he gained when conducting habitat…

September is a great time to go out in search of late odanata: the group of insects that is made up of dragonflies and damselflies. Often a misunderstood (and feared) group of insects, odonata are…

We’re not quite into autumn yet, but there are definite changes afoot, and I’m looking forward to them. This is a time of fruitfulness, with ripening apples, wild fruits aplenty and the year…

Berries are abundant in August and September and we are lucky to have several more unusual species in Shropshire.

For many birdwatchers things are just hotting up! We might be reaching the end of summer, but this is when a group of birds known as waders start to appear on the UK's shores. Many also…

By August, summer is beginning to get a little tired. The different shades of green are lost and our woodlands are looking rather monotone. Most of the breeding birds have raised their broods and…

Martin George explains what to expect from our British birds throughout the warmest season.

July is really a month for insects – butterflies and moths, dragonflies and damselflies. I’m thrilled to have seen a large skipper butterfly in my garden for the first time, and a meadow…