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Friends Dawn and Ann meet up every fortnight for a walk and a catch up on one of their local nature reserves.
Friends Dawn and Ann meet up every fortnight for a walk and a catch up on one of their local nature reserves.
The five fields near Royal Wootton Bassett are abundant with wildflowers in summer.
Part of a large woodland complex on the River Avon and Kennet & Avon Canal.
The angle shades can be well-hidden among the leaf litter - its pinky-brown markings and scalloped wings giving it the perfect camouflage. It is on the wing in gardens, woods and hedgerows from…
This small, white heron is an increasingly common sight in parts of the UK as it spreads north from continental Europe.
This big, beautiful fungus is a common one that can often be spotted popping out of trees.
Lilac is an introduced species in the UK that can sometimes be found in hedgerows and along woodland edges. Flower spikes appear in spring, beautifully scented and packed with small, lilac-pink…
A beautifully scented plant, the arching stems and bell-shaped flowers of Lily-of-the-valley can be seen in many woodlands. Despite its delicate appearance, this plant is highly toxic.
Bringing a piece of your holiday home is a great way of keeping the memories alive – just make sure it’s wildlife-friendly!
In summer, the 'frothy' flowers of lady's bedstraw can carpet the grasses of meadows, heaths and coasts with yellow and fill the air with a sweet, honey-like scent.
At night, the pretty, white blooms of white campion produce a heady scent, attracting feeding moths. Look for this wildflower along hedgerows and roadside verges, and on waste ground.