Spring is a time when all life seems to burst forth. From fresh green leaves to amorous mammals, our volunteer and guest blogger, David Merry, has seen it all in his garden over recent weeks.

Despite its nickname, cuckoo spit doesn’t come from cuckoos. So what exactly is cuckoo spit, and where does it come from?

While we’re jetting off to warmer climes a whole host of birds are heading straight for our shores to feed, breed and make the most of what is, for them, the perfect holiday hotspot.

It’s been a busy month in our region! Butterflies and bees are now out in force, amphibians are spawning like crazy and spring migrants are arriving in bigger and bigger groups.

Longer days, sunnier weather and a surge of new life make spring the perfect season to get outside and appreciate your local wildlife. But where are the best spring walks in our region?

Have you heard the familiar whirr of bees buzzing around your garden yet? Many species emerge in spring to gorge on early nectar and find nest sites, so it’s the perfect time to go on a little bee…

Usually shy and retiring, lithe and leggy brown hares are getting ready to put on an extra special show just in time for spring. Take a ringside seat and get ready for some fisticuffs!