Natural History Illustration and Life-long Learning (Guest blog from Lizzie Harper)
I’m Lizzie Harper, a freelance natural history and botanical illustrator. I draw and paint a wide range of different species for publishers,… Read More
Freshwater Leeches – Identification and Ecology
A biodiversity blog by Rachel Davies Leeches are often disliked as they are known for sucking blood, so disliking them is understandable if this is… Read More
Craneflies To Light Project
A blog from Rachel Davies (BioLinks West Midlands Project Officer) in collaboration with the Cranefly Recording Scheme. This year,… Read More
B-lines: Building the Insect Super-highway (Guest Blog From Kate Jones at Buglife)
Blog by Kate Jones, Conservation Officer at Buglife This summer has been a return to normality for so many, being able to go places to… Read More
The Minibeast, The Myth, The Legend – Earwigs in the UK
By Rachel Davies, BioLinks West Midlands Project Officer Its common name is derived from old English, with ‘ēare’ meaning ear and ‘wicga’ meaning insect. This… Read More
Invertebrate Volunteer Identification Days
Fancy improving your invertebrate identification skills? If it’s a yes, then our BioLinks project has got you sorted! As well as proving heavily subsidised… Read More
Day-flying Moths in the UK
By Rachel Davies, BioLinks West Midlands Project Officer Moths are a diverse, fascinating group of insects. They play an important ecological role as they pollinate… Read More
Recording Ticks in the UK (Guest Blog from the Tick Surveillance Scheme)
Ticks are a type of parasitic arachnid that can be found across the globe, and you may have heard about them due to their… Read More
Bishops Wood Open Day and BioBlitz
Fancy a free weekend out to delve into history, wildlife, and traditional crafts? Then join us as we throw open the doors to our Worcestershire… Read More
Celebrating the 10th Year of the Young Darwin Scholarship
By Dylan Byrne, Field Studies Council Youth Engagement Officer. Are you aged 16-25? Do you spend your free time immersed in the natural world? Have… Read More