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Nettles that do not sting

It is thought dead nettles evolved to look like stinging nettles as a defence against predators.

As February moves to March the frothy white flowers of the blackthorn appear even before its leaves do.

A great deal is still unknown about mole fortresses but they are commonly found in areas prone to flooding.

Clusters of these distinctive, tall-stemmed waterside plants (Typha latifolia) remain visible during the winter months on the meadows.

Despite its plumage, the jay is not a showy creature, choosing to keep itself hidden in wooded areas.

‘The beginning of wisdom is to call things by their proper name’

Last month 26 cricket bat willows were felled on land close to Cornard riverside.

The sheer vitality of swifts is a wonder of the animal kingdom.

A family of Egyptian geese now call Sudbury home.

For mayflies, life is a glorious instant of prancing and passion