Blog: The Wildlife Trusts

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Three flying ants flying low above the grass

Fascinating flying ants

Sara Booth-Card, ecologist, peatlands and Action For Insects campaigner at The Wildlife Trusts, looks out for the telltale signs of flying ant days and shares her love for the underground world of…

7-spot Ladybird

Lovely ladybirds

A closer look at one of the UK’s most popular beetles.

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Paws for thought!

We talk to nature and dog-lovers from Dogs Trust and Natural England to find out how they enjoy wild spaces with the needs of their four-legged friends.

Harvest mouse

Mice to meet you!

Mammal expert Stuart Edmunds introduces the four species of mice you can see in the UK.

Waxwing

Waxwing winters

Discover the bird that’s a favourite amongst birdwatchers, despite the fact that most rarely see one.

Comma butterfly

Glorious grasslands

A summer meadow is a beautiful sight, but there’s so much more to it than gently waving grass heads and fabulous flowers.