Forest bug
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 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…
Build your own bug mansion and attract a multitude of creepy crawlies to your garden.
Poppy plays with molehills, watches deer and birds, and nestles in the trunks of ancient trees to get in touch with her roots. Poppy's father was an inspirational Restoration Officer at the…
When Rowan visits Sydenham Hill Wood, every puddle, tree and trail is part of the adventure. And his dad quite likes playing along too.
This ain't no beetle drive! To celebrate National Insect Week join one of our ecologists, Adam Mantell, to discover fascinating facts about beetles. Did you know there are over 2,000 species…
Thank you to everyone who took part in the Big Rockpool Ramble 2020. We had a massive response and were delighted to see so many people and families exploring the incredible marine wildlife around…
On our third visit to clean the shoreline at Kilroot, we were determined to make a difference. We all agreed that we could see a big change after the first two clean ups so we were able to start…
Thank you to everyone who took part in the Big Rockpool Ramble 2021. We were thrilled to see so many people exploring the fantastic variety of marine wildlife found on our coastline.
This bumpy shell lives up to its name and lives partly buried in the seabed along the west coast of Great Britain.