Little stint
This tiny wading bird is most often seen in autumn, feeding on the muddy margins of wetlands.
This tiny wading bird is most often seen in autumn, feeding on the muddy margins of wetlands.
Spot these tall, prehistoric looking birds standing like a statue on the edge of ponds and lakes, contemplating their next meal.
With black-and-yellow markings, the Hornet robberfly looks like its namesake, but is harmless to us. This mimicry helps to protect it from predators while it perches in the open, waiting for its…
A small, tufted fern, maidenhair spleenwort can be found growing out of crevices between rocks, in walls and on mossy branches across the UK.
Hanging oak woodlands, interesting grasslands and winter seabirds can all be found in and around Bangor – discover where!
Greet spring, a time for growth and renewal, with a Daoist Flow Yoga walk, blending mindfulness with gentle yoga and nature.
With ginger hairs, dark banding and a cream tail, the Narcissus bulb fly looks like a bumble bee, but is harmless to us. This mimicry helps to protect it from predators while it searches for…
The Downlooker snipefly gets its name from its habit of sitting on posts or sunny trees with its head facing down to the ground, waiting for passing prey. It prefers grassland, scrub and woodland…
This blog, by Henry Cook, Living Landscape Officer, is the first of a series of Living Landscapes blogs to be posted over the course of the year by the Living Landscape team. Here he writes about…