Three-spined stickleback
A diminutive but aggressive predator, the three-spined stickleback hunts tadpoles and small fish. It is also known for fiercely protecting its nest of eggs until they hatch. Look for it in ponds,…
A diminutive but aggressive predator, the three-spined stickleback hunts tadpoles and small fish. It is also known for fiercely protecting its nest of eggs until they hatch. Look for it in ponds,…
Masters of disguise, this species exhibits one of the best examples of camouflage you will find on the seashore!
The spiny spider crab lives up to its name in every way! Their distinctive spiny shells are often found washed up on beaches.
It is hot, hotter and even hotter! The Foulshaw Moss Osprey chicks successfully hatched and are now growing fast. Three chicks emerged from their shells right on time; on 22, 24 and 27 May. Here…
There are several species of cucumber spider, recognised by their bright green abdomen.
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…
The spiked shieldbug has fearsome shoulder projections or 'spikes' and a predatory nature. This brown bug feeds on caterpillars and other insects in woodlands and on heathlands.
The flower crab spider is one of 27 species of crab spider. The flower crab spider can alter the colour of its body to match its surroundings and to hide from prey. It is not as common as other…
Things are really taking off at Foulshaw Moss, as volunteer & osprey enthusiast Alasdair McKee explains.
Favourite nature reads
During the patches of rain over the weekend, I decided to hunker down with a cup of tea (or three) and catch up on some reading. Perfect for that kind of weather, don…
Have you ever stopped to look at the shape of a spider web? Garden spiders spin a spiral shaped web, perfect for catching lots of juicy prey!