Bee, beetle, or bug? An introduction to insect morphology
With thousands of insects in the UK, it can be hard to know where to start when identifying them. But one of the first things… Read More
Dragonflies: a new WildID guide
Steve Docker joined the Field Studies Council Publications Unit in January 2023. Here he provides a sneak preview of the new WildID fold-out guide to dragonflies and damselflies. Read More
Big Garden Birdwatch — Stay Involved With Wildlife Recording
As many of you will know, last weekend saw the return of the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch! This is an annual citizen… Read More
It’s not too late to learn new skills
Steve Docker joined the Field Studies Council Publications Unit in January 2023. Here he describes his pathway to appreciating biodiversity and understanding the changing state… Read More
The Marine Science Camp Experience at Dale Fort
Back in October half-term 2022, we asked Anna Foster from our Youth Council to join our Marine Science Camp at Dale Fort… Read More
To Glow or Not to Glow- Searching for Glow-worms in Worcestershire
Despite the name, a glow-worm isn’t a worm at all – it’s a type of beetle. In June this year, our BioLinks Project Officer, Rachel… Read More
NVC Winter Habitat Survey – A Day In The Life of a Course Participant
A guest blog by Chelsea Boden, a Higher Education Placement Student with the Field Studies Council It’s always great to hear from our course participants,… Read More
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
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
Delving in Deep
– Learning about Marine Mammals Blog by Rachel Davies The natural world is fascinating, and with so much variation, it is difficult not… Read More