Heather
Heather is also called 'ling'. Look for it on our heaths, moors and bogs, where its delicate, loosely arranged pink flowers attract all kinds of nectar-loving insects.
Heather is also called 'ling'. Look for it on our heaths, moors and bogs, where its delicate, loosely arranged pink flowers attract all kinds of nectar-loving insects.
Bell heather is our most familiar heather. In summer, it carpets our heaths, woods and coasts with purple-pink flowers that attract all kinds of nectar-loving insects.
Where to see magnificent carpets of Bluebells adorning our woodlands in Hertfordshire and Middlesex.
Species to spot in the month of March!
Species to spot in the month of April
Species to spot in the month of May
Cross-leaved heath is a type of heather that likes bogs, heathland and moorland. It has distinctive pink, bell-shaped flowers that attract all kinds of nectar-loving insects.
Bugs Matter encourages sign up to survey insect findings on any essential journeys made up until 31 August 2023. The first step is to download the app and create an account - then the fun begins…
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How to stay safe on our Nature Reserves as the weather warms up.
This bog-loving butterfly is mostly found in the north of the UK, where it takes to the wing in summer.