Common harvestman
The common harvestman is familiar to us as the large, spindly spider-like creature that frequents gardens and houses. It predates on smaller invertebrates which it catches using hooks on the ends…
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Living with spiders
Every autumn, headlines warn about spiders invading our homes. But what’s the real story with our eight-legged neighbours?
Kenilworth Common
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Explore this historical common in Kenilworth with woodland walks
Bucklebury Common
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Bucklebury Common is one of the largest commons in Berkshire and home to a rich variety of wildlife.
Evening Cruise on the Fleet Explorer
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Join us for an evening cruise on the Fleet Explorer to discover the fascinating wildlife of Chesil and the Fleet Lagoon.
‘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.
Garden spider
Have you ever stopped to look at the shape of a spider web? Garden spiders spin a spiral shaped web, perfect for catching lots of juicy prey!
Lickham Common
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Wet, boggy and full of wildlife! You'll sometimes meet our Exmoor ponies at Lickham Common.
Padworth Common
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Padworth Common nature reserve is a tranquil haven for wildlife with heathland, woodland, ponds and alder-lined gullies.
Common cotton-grass
The fluffy, white heads of common cotton-grass dot our brown, boggy moors and heaths as if a giant bag of cotton wool balls has been thrown across the landscape!
Wolf spider
The wolf spider can be found in a wide range of habitats, including the garden. It hunts down its prey, leaping on it just like a wolf. Spiders are beneficial neighbours, helping to manage garden…
Booton Common
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A natural treasure trove of wildlife and rare plants, Booton Common lies in a tributary valley of the River Wensum, close to the town of Reepham.