Blog: Tim Ward

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Slime Mould Arcyria ferruginea

Surprising nature

Many people assume there's not very much wildlife to be seen at this time of year. But actually, as autumn turns into winter, and nature prepares for the cold months ahead, there are many…

Rowan berries

A Fruit and Nut Case

We all enjoy eating fruits and nuts but perhaps don’t always notice the diversity in them and the complex relationships that have evolved between plants and animals to ensure efficient seed…

Bulbous Buttercups

Goldilocks and the three other meadow buttercups

This year’s cold spring weather has delayed the flowing of many wild flowers and in the case of our four common buttercup species, it has provided a great opportunity to see them all flowering at…

Frosty Garden

Surviving Winter

We tend to think of winter as a difficult time for our local wildlife but in reality, they have evolved to cope with it rather well. In this blog I consider how the different creatures in our…

Brown Birch Bolete

What have the fungi ever done for us?

We tend to become aware of fungi when we see mushrooms and toadstools in the autumn but they are present all around us and play a vital and complex role in maintaining the ecosystem.

Meadow in Summer

Making a Difference

An account of how changes to a meadow to encourage wildflowers has made it a butterfly haven in the summer