Species to look out for in garden ponds

NATURE MAGPIE

July sees non-stop wildlife action, says James Lowen

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

With a ‘butterfly emergency’ in the UK, conservationists are gearing up for this year’s Big Butterfly Count. But what has happened to these insects? And can they – on a wing and a prayer – ever bounce back?

At the height of summer, little owls are often active during daylight in the morning and evening. In July the recently fledged young start to explore the area around the nest. The owlets are adorable,

Rob Denson selects five patterns that match a hundred different bugs