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Length: 6-8cm Weight: 4-19g Average lifespan: 10-15 years Conservation status Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981. Priority Species under the UK Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework. Listed …

Length: 5cm Conservation status Common.  When to see January to December Bio The green drake (or common) mayfly only eats when it is an aquatic larvae, when its diet consists …

Length: 0.9cm Conservation status Common. When to see January to December Bio The lesser water-boatman has a varied diet, feeding off of both decaying plant matter as well as small …

When completing the VIP services this month it was duly noted that some clients had experienced an algal bloom in their ponds, which had until recently been as clear as …

Length: 1.5cm Conservation status Common. When to see January to December Bio These small insects are in fact quite predatory, tackling tadpoles and fish fry. They are also often one …

Wildflower meadows are a significant contributor to the environment through their ecological benefits, ability to absorb carbon and aesthetic qualities. They are a crucial habitat here in the UK being …

Length: 6-8cm Weight: 4-19g Average lifespan: 10-15 years Conservation status Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981. Priority Species under the UK Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework. Listed …

The palmate newt can often be confused with the smooth newt, however, it does have some very slight differences in both behaviour and appearance. They favour shallower pools on acidic …

Increasing temperatures mean that spring is now close to being in full swing. The amphibians should have now allowed their metabolism to rise and made their way to your pond …

The smooth newt is the most likely newt you will spot visiting your garden pond. As with all British species of amphibians the smooth newt will go to ponds to …