Getting to know hawk-moths

July sees non-stop wildlife action, says James Lowen

Jenny Ackland spots an explosion of colour this June as wildlife gears up for the start of summer.

Fill your plot with the right plants and these day-flying delights may just pop by for a visit

Fragrant and frothy, elder blossom is a highlight of May and June. The flat-topped flowerheads turn together to track the sun each day and attract a host of invertebrates, especially hoverflies and ti

The stag beetle’s intimidating appearance belies its vulnerability, says Claire Saul, as she discovers what we can do to help them survive

THE BIG BUTTERFLY COUNT 18 JULY TO 10 AUGUST