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Swimming grass snake

The Great British Snake Off

Snakes are often thought of as exotic creatures to be admired (or avoided) on holidays in hotter countries, but Britain is home to three native species of snake.

Rockpool

Marine wildlife and me

Donal Griffin, marine conservation officer for The Wildlife Trusts, shares the experiences that inspired his love for the sea.

An adult great spotted woodpecker feeding a juvenile on opposite sides of a branch

Woodpeckers in the UK

Voluntary Communities and Wildlife Officer Megan has spotted some spotted visitors in her garden over the spring and summer.

Bee pic

Getting Buzzy about Bees

Ryan Clark, Northamptonshire County Recorder for bees, wasps and ants, tells us why we should all take more notice of bees

Daubentons Bat

An introduction to UK bats

June is a great time of year to look out for bats - and it makes a super 30 Days Wild activity! Our Volunteer Communities and Wildlife Officer Megan gives us the lowdown on these marvellous…

SAucer bug - BE

On the Watch for Water Bugs

Juliette Butler explains how you can learn how to identify water bugs in your garden pond, or local waterways

The hoverfly Cheilosia illustrata

On the hunt for hoverflies

Ryan introduces us to hoverfly week where you can learn about how to identify and record these amazing insects

A sexton beetle

Incredible insects

Insects are everywhere, often overlooked, but playing vital roles in almost every ecosystem. The Wildlife Trusts' Tom Hibbert introduces us to some of the miniature miracle-workers that help…

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