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Celebrating wetlands – where land meets water
We may be a ‘wet’ nation, but wetlands – wildlife-rich, carbon-capturing oases – are in shorter supply than you might think. Wetlands have largely been removed from our landscape, and this loss is…
Where does Attenborough get his pasta?
All supermarket pasta seems to be packaged in plastic bags, and with no alternative available, I decided to have a go at making my own.
Wednesday Wanders: Hendale Woods
Join Barton Area Group for their walk around Hendale Woods.
Wednesday Wanders: Wild Flower Identification
Join Barton Area Group for their 'Wild Flower Identification' walk.
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Wednesday Wanders: Bird Song and Bird Identification
Join Barton Area Group for their 'Bird Song and Bird Identification' walk.
Water spider
There are several species of spider that live in our wetlands, but the water spider is the only one that spends its life under the water. In its pond habitats, it looks silvery because of the air…
Water scorpion
The water scorpion is not a true scorpion, but it certainly looks like one! An underwater predator, it uses its front pincer-like legs to catch its prey. Its tail actually acts as a kind of '…
Water shrew
The large, dark grey water shrew lives mostly in wetland habitats. It's a good swimmer that hunts for aquatic insects and burrows into the banks.
Water figwort
Water figwort is a tall plant of riverbanks, pond margins, damp meadows and wet woodlands. Its maroon flowers are pollinated by the Common wasp.