Fleeting flight of the beetle king

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

Meet some of the fascinating creatures that could be helping out on your plot

I t’s the summer solstice, and the mountains ...

Stick insects often find themselves transported to new abodes thanks to their talent for camouflage, but they are most at home in the West Country, suggests Ian Morton

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

Size doesn’t matter when it comes to the fighting spirit of the tiny merlin, a fierce parent and favoured hunting accessory of Mary, Queen of Scots