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Ponds
Whether found in a garden or part of an agricultural landscape, ponds are oases of wildlife worth investigating. Even small ponds can support a wealth of species and collectively, ponds play a key…
A fond farewell...
Lydia bids us a fond farewell as the next chapter in her career begins...
Common pond skater
The common pond skater can be seen 'skating' over the surface of ponds, lakes, ditches and slow-moving rivers. It is predatory, feeding on small insects by detecting vibrations in the…
Ponds in community greenspaces
Natural Networks officer Finley discusses the importance of ponds in local greenspaces...
Greater pond sedge
A tussocky sedge, Greater pond sedge has stout, upright flower spikes, strap-like leaves and triangular stems. It prefers lowland wetland habitats on heavy soils.
How to build a pond
A wildlife pond is one of the single best features for attracting new wildlife to the garden.
How to create a mini pond
Even a small pond can be home to an interesting range of wildlife, including damsel and dragonflies, frogs and newts.
Wildlife helped by pond restoration
Three ponds at Lower Smite Farm have undergone extensive restoration works to improve habitats for wildlife.
State of Nature 2019
With the release of the State of Nature report 2019, Colin explores what we can all do to help nature...
Our Wildlife Heroes 2019
Wild strawberry
The Wild strawberry produces miniature, edible versions of the juicy red fruits we so enjoy. Gathering wild food can be fun, but it's best to do it with an expert - come along to a Wildlife…