Are you becoming a garden wildlife explorer?
Despite unusual circumstances and not being able to see the wildlife at Carlton Marshes, I am still able to enjoy the wildlife that my garden and local area has to offer. Can you spot wild plants…
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Brown centipede
A regular in gardens, hunting around compost heaps and under stones, the brown centipede is a common minibeast. Despite its name, it has 15 pairs of legs - one on each segment of its body.
Flat-backed millipede
Found in compost heaps and under stones in gardens, the flat-backed millipede is a common minibeast. It is an important recycler of nutrients, feeding on decaying matter.
Grassland management for invertebrates
Carefully managed grassland is capable of supporting a wide range of insects, which in turn support small mammals such as shrews and bats, and birds such as yellowhammers and song thrushes.
Soil Invertebrates, and their ecological role in the garden
Cathy Smith, Wild Learning Officer, explores the glory of grubs.
White-legged snake millipede
Found in compost heaps and under stones in gardens, the white-legged snake millipede is a common minibeast. Despite its name, it has about 100 legs. It is an important recycler of nutrients,…
Explore Suffolk this autumn
In autumn, Suffolk is a wildlife wonderland, there are so many things to see and do both outside and from the comfort of your home. Find out more about things to spot and do to celebrate autumn in…
The egg-cellent world of invertebrate eggs
This time of year, eggs are often on people’s mind but usually of the chocolate variety and we wanted to take the opportunity to talk about some of the incredible eggs and egg laying behaviours…
Site Analysis for Freshwater Invertebrate Surveys
SAFIS: Site Analysis for Freshwater Invertebrate Surveys. The aim of this program is to give a simple and quick method of analysing data obtained when conducting a survey for freshwater invertebrates at a pond, river, or other wetland site.
Wildlife in Suffolk
Discover Suffolk’s wildlife and habitats, report your sightings, and explore simple ways you can help nature at home.
Talk: Wildlife of the Brecks
Alex Bass explores the wildlife of the Brecks
Designing a woodland for wildlife
Our Farm Advice Team explore some of the questions that are helpful to bear in mind when considering creating a woodland that’s brilliant for wildlife.