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Fox moth
The large, fluffy caterpillars of this moth are often seen in summer and early spring.
Red fox
Famed for their cunning and stealth, these orangey-red dogs with their bushy tails can be seen in towns and the countryside. They come out mostly at night but can also be seen during the day if…
Annual meadow-grass
Annual meadow-grass is a coarse, vigorous grass that can be found on waste ground, bare grassland and in lawns. In some situations, it can be considered a weed.
True fox-sedge
The true fox-sedge is a rare and threatened plant in the UK. It relies on lowland floodplain meadows and damp habitats, which are rapidly disappearing. Look for reddish-brown flowers in summer.…
North Notts Group Talk: Pond Life with David Fox (plus Local Group AGM)
David Fox covers some of the wild and wonderful creatures you might find in and around your local pond.
Wildlife Advice
Common sexton beetle
The Common sexton beetle is one of several burying beetle species in the UK. An undertaker of the animal world, it buries dead animals like mice and birds, and feeds and breeds on the corpses.
Wooing in the wild
A peek at the passionate world of animal courtship
Spiny lobster
Spiny lobster, crawfish, crayfish, rock lobsters - many names, one animal! This pretty lobster was made extinct in many areas through overfishing, but is now making a slow comeback.
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…
55th Annual General Meeting & ‘In conversation with’ event – Saturday 6th October 2018
The formal AGM taking place at Idle Valley Nature Reserve will be followed by a unique opportunity to learn more about two passionate advocates for our work – our Hon. vice-Presidents John Holmes…