Common earwig
Despite popular belief, and its name (from the Old English for 'ear beetle'), the common earwig will not crawl into your ear while you sleep - it much prefers a nice log or stone pile!…
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Winter Wildlife Explorer Pack
This link will open on the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust website.
Turn your winter walk into a wild adventure- hire a Winter Wildlife Explorer Pack!
Incredible insects
Insects are everywhere, often overlooked, but playing vital roles in almost every ecosystem. Meet some of the miniature miracle-workers that help keep our world running.
Wildlife on Greenham Common
This link will open on the South and West Wales website.
Adrian Hickman follows his recent talk about birds on Greenham Common with details of the many other species found there
Action for Insects campaign
The UK's insect populations are in trouble: 41% face extinction. To save them, we all need to act quickly. The Wildlife Trusts are calling for everyone to be insect champions and for a pesticide reduction target to help them recover.
Online Introduction to Insects with Brian Eversham
This link will open on the WildlifeBCN website.
Learn about the importance of insects and how to identify them
‘Common Grounds’: A Day of Action
On Saturday 12 October, thousands of people around the UK will meet with their MP to talk about action for nature and climate.
With a new UK Government now in place, nature’s recovery must be prioritised.
With a new UK Government now in place, nature’s recovery must be prioritised.
Kenilworth Common
This link will open on the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust website.
Explore this historical common in Kenilworth with woodland walks
Common ragwort
The yellow flower heads of common ragwort are highly attractive to bees and other insects, including the cinnabar moth.
Bucklebury Common
This link will open on the BBOWT website.
Bucklebury Common is one of the largest commons in Berkshire and home to a rich variety of wildlife.
Insect quiz
An insect quiz for nature enthusiasts - how well do you know your insects?
Lickham Common
This link will open on the Devon Wildlife Trust website.
Wet, boggy and full of wildlife! You'll sometimes meet our Exmoor ponies at Lickham Common.