Parent bug
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…
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Scots pine
The Scots pine is the native pine of Scotland and once stood in huge forests. It suffered large declines, however, as it was felled for timber and fuel. Today, it is making a comeback - good news…
Dormouse discovery
Staff and volunteers at the Trust are delighted at news that dormice have been found at a new site.
Rare caterpillar found in Worcestershire
Staff and volunteers at Worcestershire Wildlife Trust are delighted at the news that a convolvulus hawk-moth caterpillar has been recorded in the county.
How to use less plastic
Plastic waste and its damaging effect on our seas and natural world has been big news recently. Here's what you can you do about it.
Lumpsucker
This funny-looking fish certainly won't be winning any beauty pageants, but it's a real contender for Father of the Year!
Bog bush-cricket
This scarce bush-cricket can be found on the boggy parts of heathlands.
Marsh fritillary
This beautiful butterfly is one of our rarest, now mostly restricted to the western parts of the UK.
Oyster drill
This is a predominantly subtidal species but can be found on the lowest parts of a sheltered rocky shore in summer.
Beautiful bluebells
Bluebells aren't just for woodlands as Wendy finds out...