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Stephen walks around his local patch once or twice a week throughout the year. He looks and listens carefully to discover the wild creatures hidden in the reedbed and surrounding woods.
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Stephen walks around his local patch once or twice a week throughout the year. He looks and listens carefully to discover the wild creatures hidden in the reedbed and surrounding woods.
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The shoulders of the Forest bug are distinctive - they are square-cut, almost rounded, unlike the other 'spiked' shield bugs. This bug can be found in woodlands, feeding on the sap of…
The Parent bug lives up to its name. The female lays her eggs on a Silver birch leaf, watching over them until they hatch. She stays with the young until they are adults. Other shield bugs lay…
An underwater predator, the Saucer bug uses its front pincer-like legs to catch its prey. It can be found at the bottom of muddy, weedy ponds; but handle with care - it can inflict a painful bite…
To get my wildlife badge at Brownies, I decided to make a bug hotel. I made it out of old bits of wood, and used some leftover green fence paint to make it blend in with the garden.
Build your own bug mansion and attract a multitude of creepy crawlies to your garden.
The My Wild City team have led families on several bug hunting events in North Manchester, which has discovered new wildlife species for the city.
Until this morning I had no clue what a nurdle was, other than my new favourite word in the entire world.
As everyone settles back into their routines of work and school after a long, hot summer, our Forest School project is back up and running, getting inner city children and teachers from Liverpool…
Look more closely at the wild places around you and you never know which cool critters you might find! Here are some species you could spot during 30 Days Wild.
Communications and Engagement Officer Molly Toal discusses how barn owls hunt and shares tips to increase your chances of seeing these amazing birds in the wild.