Europe's largest frog is not naturally found in the UK, but was introduced to Kent and has spread throughout the southeast.
Our most well-known amphibian, the common frog is a regular visitor to garden ponds across the country, where they feast on slugs and snails. In winter, they hibernate in pond mud or under log…
This unassuming orchid is easily overlooked. It is found patchily across the UK, but has been declining for decades.
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.
Guest blogger Ellie Phelps shares her lockdown experiences on her allotment watching the tadpoles develop into frogs to help with her mental health and wellbeing.
Badgers, bluebells, eagles, hedgehogs - Britain has a wealth of wildlife. Nick's stunning images and commentary highlight his favourite twenty plants, animals and birds... come and see what…
A peek at the passionate world of animal courtship
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…
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.
Common bird's-foot-trefoil has a vareity of names that conjure up some interesting images: 'Eggs and Bacon', for instance! Its small, yellow, slipper-like flowers can be seen in all…
