Hawthorn shieldbug
Our largest shieldbug, the red-and-green hawthorn shieldbug can be seen in gardens, parks and woodlands, feeding on hawthorn, rowan and whitebeam. The adults hibernate over winter.
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Swallow (Hirundo rustica) group and a House martin (Delichon urbicum) perched on power lines as a mixed species group of hirundines gathers ahead of their autumn migration, Gloucestershire, UK, September. - false
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Common hawthorn
In May, our hedgerows burst into life as common hawthorn erupts with creamy-white blossom, colouring the landscape and giving this thorny shrub its other name of 'May-tree'.
Midland hawthorn
In May, our hedgerows and woodland edges burst into life as Midland hawthorn erupts with masses of pinky-white blossom. During the autumn, red fruits known as 'haws' appear.
The Species and Habitat Action Plans
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Threatened Warwickshire species to be saved from extinction
Several of Warwickshire’s most threatened species will benefit thanks to almost £500,000 from Natural England’s ‘Species Recovery Programme’.
Wicked wildlife and spooky species
Discover some weird and wonderful wildlife this Halloween. How many of these crawling, slithering, and creeping creatures visit your garden?
Water vole recovery project
How we're helping water vole recovery in Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull.
Species
Discover more about our amazing wildlife in the UK! Learn more about the plants and animals on your doorstep.
Special Needs Trip Resources
Our Really Wild School trips just got even more inclusive as we launch our new sensory guide and special educational needs guide!
The Ecological Crisis: Global Problems, Local Solutions
Our planet is facing a number of connected environmental crises. Here we’re turning the spotlight on the ecological crisis, its impact and how we can work together to provide the answers here in Warwickshire.