Rosi Rollings (Rosybee) discusses the considerations gardeners should think about when planting for pollinators and what her research is telling us.
Category Archives: Blog
Bioacoustics for Regenerative Agriculture
Learn how the sounds of nature can inform sustainable farming practices and regenerative agriculture.
Red Squirrels
Learn about Britain’s only native squirrel species and the threats that it faces from the invasive Grey Squirrels and other factors.
Thriving on the Edge: Grey Seal Abundance and Survival on the Calf of Man
Dr Lara Howe (Manx Wildlife Trust) delves into research on the Grey Seals of the Calf of Man.
Earthworm Watch: Insights Into Urban Earthworm Communities
Dr Victoria J. Burton (Natural History Museum) discusses how her PhD used citizen science to gain insights into UK urban earthworm communities.
Insect Dogfights: How Aerial Combat Shapes the Patterns of Insect Flight
Dr Sam Fabian (Imperial College London) explores the fascinating world of insect flight.
Guardians of our Rivers: Monitoring Rivers with Freshwater Invertebrates
Kerry Dodd (Buglife) delves into the aquatic world of freshwater invertebrates and discusses how people can get involved in river monitoring.
Beginner’s Guide to Creating a Wildlife Pond
Lauren Kennedy (British Dragonfly Society) discusses how we can introduce wildlife ponds into our gardens with some top tips.
Microplastic Pollution and Solutions
Dr Winnie Courtene-Jones (Bangor University) explores research into microplastic pollution including its distribution, environmental impacts, and possible solutions.
Glowing, Glowing, Gone? The Plight of the Glow-worm in Essex
Dr Tim Gardiner discusses his research into the decline of one of Britain’s most iconic beetles.
Biological Recording 