Woodpeckers – The Woodland Drummers
By Hampshire and IW Wildlife Trust. Wander through a woodland in late winter or early spring and you’re likely to hear bursts of
The secret life of harvest mice
Rodents are a key component in the healthy functioning of many ecosystems, such as grasslands and woodlands. They provide food for lots of
Dip into the world of dabbling ducks
By the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust Ducks can be split into two broad groups: dabblers and divers. As the name
Gardening for wildlife
By Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust Spring is finally within reach, and green-fingered gardeners will be dusting off their gloves and
10 things you didn’t know about ants
Ant by Penny Frith Did you know that there are around 1 million ants for every 1 human in the world?
Chris Packham: Chris reveals his close encounters
To his vast television audience Chris Packham always comes over as that calm, self-assured presenter, who is in total control of the situation.
Rothschild’s vision realised
Red-squirrel-by-Ian-Pratt In May 1912, Charles Rothschild, naturalist and banker, called a meeting to establish a network of nature reserves. Joining him in
10 things you can do for wildlife
This harsh winter has been a sharp reminder that we need to give an extra thought about our wildlife in Hampshire and the
Wildlife in your garden – creating space for small creatures
OK, spring has arrived and you may feel the time is ripe for getting to grips with your garden. All around you, however,
Water vole rescue needs to start now
Recent headlines stating that “water voles have become the fastest declining mammal in Britain” are quick to draw to our attention the fact that
Arreton Down
Arreton Down lies along the southern slope of the main chalk ridge that runs across the Isle of Wight from Culver Down in
Where mammals thrive
Introducing five species that are struggling on the mainland but doing very well in splendid isolation on the Isle of Wight. 1. Common