Pond patrol
Discover some of the special species living in a garden pond, with entomologist Ben Keywood.
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My favourite show
Ben keeps a diary of all the wildlife that he spots. He challenges himself to see new species: if he finds something that he doesn’t recognise, he takes a photograph so that he can look it up.
Butterflies at Lyscombe: Not getting the blues?
Butterflies are one of our most beloved insects, bringing joy to gardens and green spaces with their whimsical beauty. In our latest blog, Lyscombe Ranger Ben Atkinson talks about some of the…
My perspective
Ben grew up at the Naze paddling in the sea and looking for sharks’ teeth. After graduation, he returned to the landscape he loves to help local people experience the wonders of the natural world…
My windswept lands
BBC presenter, Ben Garrod, loves Norfolk’s huge skies, breath-taking beauty and its untamed wild side. So much so he has become Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s first Ambassador, helping to inspire others…
Orchid spotting at Lyscombe nature reserve
Of all the wildflowers, it is orchids that seem to cause the most excitement. The combination of their unusual and beautiful flowers, along with their scarcity, means that when you spot one, it…
Water for Wildlife: Restoring the Little Piddle
The wonderfully named Little Piddle chalk stream at Lyscombe nature reserve is undergoing a transformation. Once straightened for farming, Dorset Wildlife Trust is now restoring its natural flow,…