Raised bog
Unlike blanket bog, which smothers vast tracts of the uplands, raised bogs are discrete entities, often individually named, and are mostly found within agricultural landscapes in the lowlands.
Unlike blanket bog, which smothers vast tracts of the uplands, raised bogs are discrete entities, often individually named, and are mostly found within agricultural landscapes in the lowlands.
The Parent bug lives up to its name. The female lays her eggs on a Silver birch leaf, watching over them until they hatch. She stays with the young until they are adults. Other shield bugs lay…
Thanks to the response from our supporters, volunteers, members, and local businesses, we have secured £1,000,000 to complete the land purchase for ‘Martlesham Wilds’ – a new 300acre nature…
This week it has really felt like spring with the first singing chiffchaffs today- at least two- one near the Visitor Centre and another near Bernard’s Hide. It's on warmer, sunnier days when…
We have two weeks’ worth of news in today’s round-up, and there’s been a lot happening in our nature reserves across Suffolk. Have you ever seen a flat-backed millipede? Read on...
Waldringfield Wildlife Group have raised so much money for our Martlesham Wilds campaign, they really are an inspiration. The group's latest venture, selling tea towels they designed to…
Traditionally on the third day of Christmas, we would be receiving three French hens from our one true love, but we’ve decided to talk about three fox dens instead!
Christmas is in the air and here in Ipswich we’re starting to feel festive. Join our Wild Learning Officer in the run up to Christmas by celebrating some of the town’s wild spaces and species as…
Christmas is in the air and here in Ipswich we’re starting to feel rather festive! Join us in the run up to Christmas by celebrating some of the towns wild places and awesome species as we adapt…
Christmas is in the air and here in Ipswich we’re starting to feel festive. Join our Wild Learning Officer in the run up to Christmas by celebrating some of the town’s wild spaces and species as…
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,…