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Winter reed bed

Seasonal Update (December 2024)

The usual science and conservation news, plus the final feature in the current series delving into the natural history of the stoat. Merry Christmas!

Sloes on branch

Seasonal Update (November 2024)

A mild start to November after an unseasonably warm October, plus some science and conservation news and a dive into the natural history of wild boar.

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.