Author Archives: Ross

Much maligned, ivy is, in fact, a wonderful source of food and shelter for many species, including the stunning ivy bee – a relative newcomer to these shores.

The new visitor centre at Suffolk Wildlife Trust’s Carlton Marshes nature reserve is a gateway into a wildlife wonderland and sure to become a landmark in this corner of the county.

Our towns are home to scores of wild flowers sprouting from the pavements.

Like many insects, I remember an abundance of grasshoppers when I was a child and now I hardly see any.

The Big Butterfly Count offers an opportunity to take a closer look at these winged beauties, and in Suffolk there are a number of locations where visitors can hope to see butterflies galore.

You have to get up early to meet a star of the cuckoo world – a bird that is sometimes heard but rarely seen.

Those who take notice will have been quietly appreciating the transient splendour of the hawthorn blossom over the past few weeks.

The county’s dedicated wildlife conservation charity has achieved a huge amount since its formation in 1961, but with threats to nature multiplying, its greatest challenges are yet to come.

Spring is the best time to see hares as they gather in fields and prepare to box and mate.

Ancient man of the forest, self-contained ecosystem, cultural icon and boundary landmark – the oak tree touches us like no other tree species.