Southern hawker
A common dragonfly of ponds, lakes and canals near woodland, the Southern Hawker can be seen patrolling the water or 'hawking' through woodland rides. A fast-flying species, it will…
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A common dragonfly of ponds, lakes and canals near woodland, the Southern Hawker can be seen patrolling the water or 'hawking' through woodland rides. A fast-flying species, it will…
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.…
Yesterday, Cumbria Wildlife Trust announced a major appeal to buy Skiddaw Forest: an opportunity to secure the future of one of England’s most precious and iconic landscapes, which will see the…
Rocky habitats are some of the most natural and untouched places in the UK. Often high up in the hills and hard to reach, they are havens for some of our rarest wildlife.
Climate change is negatively impacting bats in several ways. It impacts their food sources and increases the risk of pests and diseases that affect trees destroying their tree habitats. Help us to…
This is probably the most widespread and commonest of the marsh orchids.
This dazzling dragonfly, also known as the blue-eyed hawker, is a recent arrival to Britain.
An introduction to basic ecology of species and populations