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October rain

Seasonal Update (October 2024)

This month's feature takes a look at why spiders start appearing inside at this time of year. Note: There are no spider images in this blog.

Nant yr Arian Autumn

Seasonal Update (September 2024)

A hot and stormy start to meterological autumn, the usual science and conservation news, and this month's feature explores the intriguing world of the shrews.

Red deer on cereal crops

Seasonal Update (August 2024)

Some science, conservation and website news, plus a look at the natural history of Britain's largest beetle.

Misty summer dawn

Seasonal Update (July 2024)

Finally a bit of summer rears its head, some new science, and an insight into the natural history of a gardener's nemesis.

Sunrise over dewy grass

Seasonal Update (June 2024)

A summery end to spring, some science, conservation and website news, along with a look at the natural history of the common cuckoo.

Brown hare in grass

Seasonal Update (May 2024)

A wet and windy mid-spring review, science and conservation news, and a look at the natural history of the basking shark.

Flowering gorse

Seasonal Update (April 2024)

A look back at March's weather, conservation, science & website news, plus an introduction to the adder.

Backlit daffodils

Seasonal Update (March 2024)

Weather, science and conservation news, and a quick dip into the subject of frog and toad spawning.

Sunrise over the fens

Seasonal Update (February 2024)

Some weather, some science and a tour of the biology of hibernation as we head out of winter and into spring.

Fireworks

Seasonal Update (January 2024)

A look back at a very mild and stormy December, some new science, and a whistle-stop tour of a garden favourite - the robin.