“Just an hour” did Just the Job
It was not the most pleasant of days, sleet, rain and more rain, but this did not deter the team of volunteers from Northumbrian Water who, as part of the company’s “Just an Hour” scheme, came to…
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Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers
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UK government allows ‘emergency’ use of banned bee-harming pesticide just days after EU tightens protections
UK government allows ‘emergency’ use of banned bee-harming pesticide just days after EU tightens protections
My wild job
Hi! I’m Gemma and I am the Campaigns Assistant for Essex Wildlife Trust. In my job, I try to share my passion for nature with others, while encouraging people to love, care and take action for…
Environmental Projects Manager - job role at Back on the Map
We're sharing this job role on behalf of our friends at Back on the Map.
Job Title: Environmental Projects Manager
Location: Hendon, Sunderland
Salary: £35k - £37k
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Bumblebee mimic hoverfly
This furry hoverfly does an impressive job of impersonating a bee.
Common sunstar
This large starfish looks just like the sun, with 10-12 arms spreading outwards like rays.
Gem (or wartlet) anemone
Not to be confused with the ‘jewel anemone’ which resides in deeper waters, the gem anemone is just as wonderful a find on the rocky shore!
Watch out… there’s mink about!
by Emily Marshall
With autumn just around the corner, we are now entering the American mink dispersal season.
Natterjack toad
The rare natterjack toad is found at just a few coastal locations, where it prefers shallow pools on sand dunes, heaths and marshes.
Roseate tern
This elegant tern is named for the rosy flush to its summer plumage. With just one regular nesting colony, it is the rarest breeding seabird in the UK.