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Hare's ear
The hare's ear is a cup-like fungus that grows in clusters in broadleaved and mixed woodland, often near to the path. Its orange colour makes it quite conspicuous in the leaf litter.
Species new to Britain found at Rushbeds Wood
Penny Cullington, of Bucks Fungus Group, writes about discovering two species of fungi new to Britain at BBOWT's Rushbeds Wood nature reserve
Understanding Alien Species Through Citizen Science*
A talk by Dr Helen Roy from the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology.
Good news for two of BBOWT's butterfly species in the State of the UK Butterflies Report 2015
Today’s The State of the UK’s Butterflies 2015 report from Butterfly Conservation and the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology shows that more than three-quarters of the UK’s butterflies have declined…
Common mouse-ear
Common mouse-ear is a persistent 'weed' of fields and gardens, verges and hedgerows - all kinds of habitats. But, like many of our weed species, it is still a good food source for…
Infographic: 12 fascinating facts about brown hares
Hares are among our most-cherished mammals. If you haven’t seen one yet check out these facts and tips explaining how, where and when to spot Britain’s fastest wild mammal, capable of speeds of up…
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Mouse-ear hawkweed
Looking a bit like a ragged version of a dandelion, mouse-ear hawkweed has lemon-yellow flower heads that are tinged with red at their outer edges. It likes grassy places with short turf and…
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