Carry on crayfish

Hidden in rock pools up and down the coastline, the fascinating lifestyle of the shore crab invokes curiosity among beach explorers

It’s 9pm in late april in an area of the Isle of Man known as the Ballaugh Curragh, and a most unusual nocturnal migration is taking place. As darkness descends on a 2km² area of wet woodland, an esti

The first small tortoiseshell I’ve seen this year has just fluttered past – and my heart soared. This is one of those iconic common and widespread butterfly beauties that reminds me of my childhood ro

Most people are aware of invasive species such as grey squirrels and Japanese knotweed and the problems they cause. The former have almost entirely displaced native reds from England and Wales, while

As high summer approaches, look out for – and help – these amazing creatures that you may find on your plot

How to admire and protect our wonderful waterways in the UK