Read More“There are around 2,500 moth species in Britain. There are only 59 butterfly species. I can well imagine that you would find a similar ratio in reverse if you asked members of the public which one they prefer. Little may it be known however, moths are proficient pollinators themselves.”
No Need to Venture Far
Read More“Following a visit by volunteers and student naturalists from the wonderful Natural History Society of Northumbria, this month I was asked to write a piece for a new blog series, Celebrating North East Nature.”
Soaring Heights
Read More“The surrounding vegetation has been brimming for months now with Common Froghoppers, Small Skipper, Speckled Wood and Ringlet butterflies. But without doubt the most prodigious find at the pond in recent weeks was a female Southern Hawker dragonfly laying her eggs in the still water.”
An Unlikely Acquaintance
Read More“The clear-cut winner of this months’ star of the show award is a peaceful alliance between two of the most captivating mammals you will find on these shores.”
Creating Newtopia
Read More“Just last week though, it was a new discovery at that same Badgers watering hole that had me equally as excited as that day back in early December when I first noticed the pond being used.“
Mustelid Magic
Read More“Whilst I was quietly confident that birds would use it fairly quickly for bathing and preening, there was one visitor that I could never have really expected to show up, nor so promptly. The visitor in question arrived almost immediately after the pond was first filled and frequently returned for refreshment in the forthcoming days.”