How to build a hibernaculum for amphibians and reptiles
Give amphibians and reptiles a safe place to shelter through the cold of winter by building a hibernaculum
Give amphibians and reptiles a safe place to shelter through the cold of winter by building a hibernaculum
Our most well-known amphibian, the common frog is a regular visitor to garden ponds across the country, where they feast on slugs and snails. In winter, they hibernate in pond mud or under log…
Since April, our staff have been carrying out surveys on Alderney's butterfly population! Read all about their favourite sightings of the year here!
The leaves are falling, shades of orange and red are starting to shine through and scarfs and hats have emerged from closets…autumn is here!
On the 16th June the General Services Committee of the States of Alderney took the decision not to allow researchers to land on the island of Burhou during the Puffin Breeding Season.
Europe's largest frog is not naturally found in the UK, but was introduced to Kent and has spread throughout the southeast.
Common whitebeam is not a common tree, despite its name. It can be found growing wild in a variety of habitats, but is also planted in towns and gardens. Look for shiny, oval leaves with white…
Sometimes called 'Marsh samphire', wild Common glasswort is often gathered and eaten. It grows on saltmarshes and beaches, sometimes forming big, green, fleshy carpets.