Tag Archives: nature

A World of Wasps: Researching the Ichneumonid Wasps

Dr Gavin Broad (Natural History Museum) delves into the taxonomy of the Ichneumonid Wasps.

Can Passive Acoustic Monitoring of Birds Replace Site Surveys?

Explore the potential benefits and limitations of passive acoustic monitoring for birds versus site surveys by field surveyors.

Bees and Beyond: Ecosystem Services at a Garden Scale

Dr Linda Birkin (University of Sussex) explores the importance of gardens for the wider environment in which they are nestled.

State of the UK’s Invertebrates Virtual Symposium

British invertebrates make up the majority of our native fauna and provide a wealth of ecosystem services, yet they often fly under the radar compared to their vertebrate counterparts. The State of the UK’s Virtual Symposium looked at research intended to ensure invertebrates are considered for conservation actions.

Hoverfly Lagoons Project: A Journey into the Past, Present and Future

Dr Ellen Rotheray (University of Sussex) explores the highly successful Hoverfly Lagoons project about introducing aquatic habitats into small spaces.

How Can We Use Sound to Measure Biodiversity?

Explore the potential benefits and limitations of using sound to measure biodiversity.

Species ID Skills Virtual Symposium

The Species ID Skills Virtual Symposium was a knowledge-sharing event about developing species ID skills for professional and non-professional audiences.

The Noble Jewel-wasp: The Range Expansion of a Brood Parasite

Aaron Bhambra (University of Birmingham) looks at the potential reasons behind the range expansion of the Noble Jewel-wasp.

Bees and Heatwaves: Preparing For A Warming World

Yanet Sepúlveda and Isobel Sexton from the Buzz Club (University of Sussex) discuss the Bees and Heatwaves project that is investigating the impacts of extreme weather on bee populations.