A day for a flutter of butterflies
Such mornings as this, seem to suggest rather than dictate how I should wander out on the moss.
Such mornings as this, seem to suggest rather than dictate how I should wander out on the moss.
Here at LWT 30 Days Wild HQ, we have never heard of a channel wagtail. Every day in June is proving to be an education with legendary mosslands birder Dave Steel.
Sending letters 'to the Editor' of local newspapers is another great way to speak up for wildife.
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,…
Sedge warblers chatter, rare butterflies flutter and buzzards circle overhead at Heysham Moss.
Two months after we collected pregnant large heath butterflies from a special donor site, more than 150 rare caterpillars have hatched in their temporary home at Chester Zoo, destined for release…
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…
Ordinary moss is very common in gardens and woodlands. moss provides shelter for many minibeasts, so encourage it to grow in your garden by providing logs, stone piles and untidy areas.
Common bird's-foot-trefoil has a vareity of names that conjure up some interesting images: 'Eggs and Bacon', for instance! Its small, yellow, slipper-like flowers can be seen in all…
This search for the Wild took me away from the moss but in truth still a part of the connectivity that the Wild needs to survive.