The 'Supporting Local Recording Fund' is OPEN. Get up to £350 to train, run wildlife recording activities or even buy equipment! Deadline, 31st January 2026. More information here: https://t.co/4WWUehI8jS #Ecology #BiologicalRecording

Naturalist with IT and data skills? Hinton Ampner (National Trust) are looking for a volunteer Wildlife Data Analyst! More information here: https://t.co/jzmqO9NaPx @GreenHampshire

Wonderful, new to me, slime mould. Yellow form of Ceratiomyxa porioides ‘Honeycomb Coral Slime Mould’. New Forest 25/9/25 #slimemould #newforest

Last chance to book on this interesting and free Seagrass conservation webinar!

🌱 Seagrass has returned and is beginning to thrive in the River Hamble for the first time in nearly 100 years! 🗓️ In April we planted more than 2000 seagrass seeds in the Hamble and now healthy plants are now growing, flowering, and producing new seed. https://t.co/VIQWMKyYwB

Despite their larger than life and terrifying reputation Asian hornets are actually smaller and less brightly coloured than our docile native hornet species.🐝 Correct identification is crucial! 🔍 For more information read our blog: https://t.co/ARLOuJiYvY

This is a rarely recorded Chalcid wasp, Gastracanthus Pulcherrimus, seen on the woodland edge of Coltsfoot Pond on 5/9. We're not sure if it's scarce or just not recorded much @Hants_BIC @GreenHampshire @bigmeadowsearch

From 7/9 on Wildern Moor, a Rhopalid Bug, a scentless plant bug, on the seed of a flower on WildernMoor. It's part of the True Bug family @Britnatureguide @Hants_BIC @bigmeadowsearch

A 2024 report by HBIC (Hampshire Biodiversity Information Centre) has called Wildern Nature Park and "ecological wonder". The report was released in July 2025 and we think it sums up our lovely reserve to a tee @Hants_BIC @bigmeadowsearch @DorsetWildlife @GreenHampshire

What I think is Leopoldius calceatus from the Hants coast yesterday. Not sure if it has been recorded in Hants before. @Hants_BIC @DipteristsForum

Musk mallow near Lakeside Country Park today. #WildflowerHour

⚠️ Important access update – St Catherine’s Hill Nature Reserve From August 18, we are working to replace the wooden steps on the main path up St Catherine’s Hill For everyone’s safety, the steps and the surrounding section of the path will be closed while the work takes place

15 Willow Emerald Damselflies were counted at Coltsfoot Pond on 10/7. The males positioned themselves territorially @BDSdragonflies @Hants_BIC @urbanponds101

Keep a look out for the bright yellow flowers of the Bog Asphodel (Narthecium ossifragum) around the #NewForest wetland areas. These flowers are protected by law and should be left for everyone to enjoy, including bees and other insects that need their nectar. 🙏🌼 #BogAsphodel

Many of you will recognise this as a shark egg case... but can you tell me which species of shark it belongs to? 🌍 🦈 🧪 #shark #marinebiology Join our free webinar to find out more: https://t.co/cZFGfTa9BN

🌹 This beautiful beetle is a rose chafer. Its large, metallic-green body and glimmers like amongst the flowers like a jewel 🗓️ From May through October, rose chafers are often spotted on warm, sunny days, feeding on flowers like dog roses Find out more: https://t.co/s8MR7N573P

How are farmers providing crucial missing data by monitoring moths using LED light traps and automatic identification software? Learn all about it with Abigail Lowe in our upcoming FREE entoLIVE webinar on 11 Nov 2025: https://t.co/tlqTrGj6Qo @UK_CEH #Conservation #Moths

Ladybird Balloon-belly at Wildern Moor on 7/8. Aptly named! @invertebrates @bigmeadowsearch @GreenHampshire @Hants_BIC

Some highlights from recent surveys our Billy has been doing near Ringwood: Coral-necklace, Chamomile, All-seed and Deptford Pink! #WildflowerHour

South Hawker oviposting at Coltsfoot Pond yesterday @BDSdragonflies @bigmeadowsearch @Hants_BIC @urbanponds101