A Wild Read — WildArt Photographer of the Year

Crucian Carp - The Perfect Cyprinid?

The carp family is quite extensive, but the Crucian Carp surely rates as one of the most beautiful members.

Identification SeriesRob Read10 December 2021freshawater fish, fish, crucian carpComment

The Common Roach – A Fisherman’s Favourite

Rob Read takes a look at an icon of British Freshwater, the Common Roach.

Identification SeriesRob Read25 November 2021fish, roach, common roach, freshwater fishComment

Size isn’t Everything

The humble minnow is one of the smallest fish found in UK freshwater., but size isn’t everything. Rob Read takes a look at this rather diminutive species.

Identification SeriesRob Read2 November 2021fish, freshwater fish, minnow, minnows, eurasian minnowComment

The Predator Beneath

Rob Read looks beneath the surface of our freshwater habitats and profiles a piscatorial predator.

News and General Items, Identification SeriesRob Read22 October 2021fish, pike, freshwater fish Comment

A Giant Among the Rocks

Rob Read recalls an encounter with Britain’s largest Gobi, the aptly-named Giant Gobi.

Identification Series, News and General Items, MusingsRob Read18 October 2021fish, coast, coastal, sea, marine, rock poolComment

Know Your Oaks

Ian Parsons explains how to tell your Pedunculates from your Sessiles!

Identification SeriesIan Parsons7 October 2021tree, trees, oak, pedunculate, sessileComment

Arachnophobes Beware!

Autumn is synonymous for many things, including spiders. Rob Read takes a look at the largest species we encounter in our homes.

Orchids of the UK - Southern Marsh Orchid

Rob Read continues his series on Orchids of the UK with a look at the Southern Marsh Orchid

Identification SeriesRob Read29 September 2021orchid, orchids, southern marsh orchid, flowers, plantsComment

Orchids from Down Under

In the latest of our guest blogs, Julie Knight takes a look at a few of the many orchid species found close to her home in Western Australia.

Identification Series, Guest BlogJulie Knight21 September 2021orchids, orchid, flower, flowers, plant, plants, australia

A Glow in the Dark

Ben Pulletz goes looking for Glow-worms in our latest guest blog.

News and General Items, Identification SeriesBen Pulletz17 September 2021glow-worm, beetle, beetles, insect, insects, invertebrates

An Unknown Native - The Wild Service Tree

Ian Parsons shares tips on identifying a tree that often goes under the radar - the Wild Service Tree.

Identification SeriesIan Parsons16 September 2021tree, trees, wild service treeComment

Orchids of the UK - Burnt-tip Orchid

Rob Read continues his series on the Orchids of the UK with a look at a rare, but extremely beautiful plant, the Burnt-tip Orchid.

Identification SeriesRob Read14 September 2021orchid, orchids, orchids of the uk, plant, plants, flower, flowersComment

Orchids of the UK - Lizard Orchid

Rob Read continues his series on the orchids of the UK with a look at the extraordinary Lizard Orchid.

Identification SeriesRob Read8 September 2021orchid, orchids, orchids of the UK, plant, plants, flower, flowersComment

Identifying Bees of the UK - Tawny Mining Bee

Callum Brooks continues his series on UK bees with a look at a solitary species - the Tawny Mining Bee.

Identification SeriesRob Read6 September 2021bees, bees of the uk, tawny mining bee, insectsComment

Orchids of the UK - Early Spider Orchid

Rob Read takes a look at another early-flowering orchid - the Early Spider Orchid

Identification SeriesRob Read28 August 2021flower, orchid, orchids, orchids of the uk Comment

Orchids of the UK - Early Purple Orchid

Rob Read continues his series on the Orchids of the UK with the Early Purple Orchid.

Identification SeriesRob Read18 August 2021orchids, flowers, early purple orchid, orchids of the ukComment

Identifying Bees of the UK - Ashy Mining Bee

Callum Brooks continues his series on UK bees with a look at the Ashy Mining Bee.

Identification SeriesCallum Brooks16 August 2021bees of the uk, bees, invertebratesComment

Orchids of the UK - Greater Butterfly Orchid

Rob Read continues his series on Orchids of the UK with a look at the Greater Butterfly Orchid.

Identification SeriesRob Read10 August 2021flowers, orchids, orchids of the uk, greater butterfly orchidComment

The Willow Emerald Damselfly

Last week, Rob Read added a new species to his UK invertebrate list, the stunning Willow Emerald Damselfly.

Identification SeriesRob Read5 August 2021damselflies, willow emerald, odonata, insects, invertebratesComment

Orchids of the UK - Autumn Lady's-tresses

Rob Read takes a look at a rare late-flowering orchid - Autumn Lady’s-tresses.

Identification SeriesRob Read3 August 2021orchid, orchids, orchids of the uk, autumn lady's-tressesComment