Hornet
The fearsome-looking hornet may not be a well-loved insect, but it is actually much less aggressive than the common wasp. It is also an important pollinator and a predator of species that feed on…
The fearsome-looking hornet may not be a well-loved insect, but it is actually much less aggressive than the common wasp. It is also an important pollinator and a predator of species that feed on…
With black-and-yellow markings, the Hornet robberfly looks like its namesake, but is harmless to us. This mimicry helps to protect it from predators while it perches in the open, waiting for its…
A rare blue underwing makes an appearance.
It's been a bumper summer for moths at Pitsford Water nature reserve.
With black-and-yellow markings, the hornet mimic hoverfly looks like its namesake, but is harmless to us. This mimicry helps to protect it from predators while it searches for nectar.
On a bat survey at Pitsford Water nature reserve after extreme heat, Volunteer Officer Isabella Clarke detects an eerie silence . . .
Steve Garland, chair of Lancashire Wildlife Trust and beetle expert, explores the world of these incredible, armoured insects.
A new kingfisher viewing screen at Pitsford Water has been constructed by volunteers to quietly observe wildlife in a tranquil spot
It's been a great winter so far for wildfowl spotting at Pitsford
The heronry at Pitsford Reservoir was surveyed from the air to enable us to accurately count nests.