Severn Trent’s Tittesworth Water, near Leek in Staffordshire, has today been awarded The Wildlife Trusts’ Biodiversity ...

The plan should set out how government intends to meet its commitment to protect and manage 30% of England's land for nature by 2030 (30 by 30) - yet falls short of showing how they will deliver this ...

Farmer Clusters are a great way of farmers sharing knowledge to support soil health, water quality support nature recovery while maintaining productive, resilient farm businesses. Ian Stevenson, Land ...

The National Water Vole Database Project (NWVDP) is the only project of its kind in the UK. By bringing together and mapping water vole and mink data, we can inform conservation efforts to give ratty ...

This metallic green beetle can be seen visiting flowers on sunny days in spring and summer. The swollen-thighed beetle is also known as the thick-legged flower beetle, and it just takes one look at a ...

The largest of the UK wrasse species, the ballan wrasse with its striking patterning is a delight for any rocky reef snorkeller or shallow water diver! The largest of the UK wrasse species, ballan ...

The most common wood ant is the southern wood Ant, or 'red wood ant', which is found in England and Wales. An aggressive predator, it plays a vital pest control role in our woodlands. The southern ...

The rhinoceros beetle lives up to its name by sporting a distinctive 'horn' on the males' head. This glossy, blue-black beetle can be found in woods, parks and hedgerows, and depends on dead wood. The ...

Ever wondered what that little black dot whirling in circles on the top of the water of a pond is? Those are whirligig beetles! Often seen shooting across the water surface on the hunt for its next ...

Look out for the bright red eyes of this speedy crab in rockpools - but be careful, they're notoriously feisty and will give a painful nip! The velvet swimming crab comes exactly as advertised. Their ...

This sea snail is abundant on rocky shores around the UK. It is an active predator, feasting on mussels and barnacles before retreating to crevices to rest. With a pointed snail-like shell, dog whelks ...

The hybrid black poplar is a variety of our wild black poplar that can be seen along riversides, roadsides and in parks. Used for ornamental planting and timber, it has become naturalised in the UK.