Winter moth
One of the few moths that fly in winter, often seen in car headlights.
One of the few moths that fly in winter, often seen in car headlights.
Duncan helps to manage the pockets of peatland at Bell Crag Flow, near Newcastle. The ancient landscapes that he works on are around 10,000 years old. These sites are great for wildlife but they…
The bird cherry can be found in wet woodlands and along streams in upland areas, in particular. Its fragrant blossom appears in April and is followed by bitter, black fruits - good for wildlife,…
The common scoter has suffered large declines in the UK, threatening its survival here. Look out for this duck feeding at sea in winter when its numbers are bolstered by migrating birds.
Niamh loves to feed the birds, so makes natural feeders out of pinecones and berries, to help them through the winter. She’ll tie this to a branch so that the birds can feast from it safely.
We bring to you Bird of the Month from MWT Ornithological Warden Aron Sapsford, with illustrations by the very talented Laura Pirateque!
We bring to you Bird of the Month from MWT Ornithological Warden Aron Sapsford, with illustrations by the very talented Laura Pirateque!
With natural nesting sites in decline, adding a nestbox to your garden can make all the difference to your local birds.
The Bird's-nest orchid gets its name from its nest-like tangle of roots. Unlike other green plants, it doesn’t get its energy from sunlight. Instead, it grows as a parasite on tree roots, so…