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Goat willow
One of our commonest willows, the Goat willow is a small tree that is found in ditches, reedbeds and wet woodland. It is well-known for its silver, fluffy catkins that give it another name, '…
Grey willow
One of our commonest willows, the Grey willow is a small tree that is found in ditches, reedbeds and wet woodland. It is well-known for its silver, fluffy catkins that give it another name, '…
White willow
So-named for the silvery-white appearance of its leaves, the White willow can be seen along riverbanks, around lakes and in wet woodlands. Like other willows, it produces catkins in spring.
Crack willow
So-named because its gnarled trunk can split as it grows, the Crack willow can be seen along riverbanks, around lakes and in wet woodlands. Like other willows, it produces catkins in spring.
Willow tit
The willow tit lives in wet woodland and willow carr in England, Wales and southern Scotland. It is very similar to the marsh tit, but has a distinctive pale panel on its wings.
Willow warbler
A summer visitor, the willow warbler can be seen in woodland, parks and gardens across the UK. It arrives here in April and leaves for southern Africa in September.
Willow emerald damselfly
A recent colonist to South East England, the metallic-green Willow emerald damselfly spends much of its time in the willow and alder trees that overhang ponds, lakes and canals.
Hertfordshire children encouraged to go ‘wild’ this Easter
A new online resource to help local children discover wildlife on their doorstep will be launched by Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust, in partnership with Hertfordshire County Council this…
Nature Writing Workshop
Whether you’re new to writing or would like to develop your skills, this workshop will give you the opportunity to engage with the natural world through creative writing...
Nature Writing Workshop
Whether you’re new to writing or would like to develop your skills, this workshop will give you the opportunity to engage with the natural world through creative writing...
Easter Garden Birds and their nests & eggs
As April arrives, increasingly birds are nesting across Herts and Middlesex. Have they taken up residence in your garden bird boxes, in your hedges and have you seen them out on your exercise…