Nature

Across the UK, more than 350 incidents involving wild birds were reported across the UK

Shocking figures reveal cruelty against wild birds in Cambridgeshire

View of the solar eclipse from Wimblington

View of the solar eclipse from Wimblington

IN PICTURES: Amazing photos show view of 2026 solar eclipse from Cambridgeshire

A partial solar eclipse will be visible across Cambridgeshire on August 12

A partial solar eclipse will be visible across Cambridgeshire on August 12

Here's where you can watch the August solar eclipse at free Cambs event

Holt Island Nature Reserve beehive

Holt Island Nature Reserve beehive

Honey bees across Cambridgeshire have never been busier

Martin Cooper from The Refill Shop of Ikigai

Martin Cooper from The Refill Shop of Ikigai

Hunts environmental columnist on drought and hosepipe ban

Tiger Day Charity Raffle

Tiger Day Charity Raffle

Zoo park hosting special charity raffle with rare painting prize

Japanese knotweed was introduced to Britain as an ornamental garden plant during Victorian times, but has since spread widely through contaminated soil, waterways and infrastructure works.

Japanese knotweed was introduced to Britain as an ornamental garden plant during Victorian times, but has since spread widely through contaminated soil, waterways and infrastructure works.

Japanese Knotweed

REVEALED: Top 5 worst areas in Cambridgeshire for plant that can damage your home

Emergency services raced to Johnsons of Old Hurst last week after the boy ended up in the crocodile enclosure

Emergency services raced to Johnsons of Old Hurst last week after the boy ended up in the crocodile enclosure

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Medical records for boy attacked by crocodile at Cambs zoo in data 'breach'

Local councillor Charlotte Lowe said she “can’t fathom” how the boy ended up in the crocodile enclosure.

Local councillor Charlotte Lowe said she “can’t fathom” how the boy ended up in the crocodile enclosure.

Wife of zoo owner jumped into crocodile enclosure to save child from 'serious harm'

Mouse on birdfeeder

Mouse on birdfeeder

Unusual visitor spotted after Australian diamond dove lands in Godmanchester

The six best spots to see bluebells in Cambridgeshire has been revealed

The six best spots to see bluebells in Cambridgeshire has been revealed

The 6 best spots to see bluebells in Cambridgeshire this year

Johnson's of Old Hurst announced visitors can now see tigers

Johnson's of Old Hurst announced visitors can now see tigers

Visit the 'spectacular' new tiger arrivals at this Huntingdonshire zoo

Comfrey: the amazing healing herb

Comfrey: the amazing healing herb

This common hedgerow plant 'heals wounds and broken bones'

Konik ponies sparring as the breeding season begins at the National Trust's Wicken Fen nature reserve in Cambridgeshire.

Konik ponies sparring as the breeding season begins at the National Trust's Wicken Fen nature reserve in Cambridgeshire.

Photographs show stallions sparring at Cambridgeshire nature reserve

Mayor of Huntingdon, Cllr Audrey McAdam, pictured with staff and volunteers

Mayor of Huntingdon, Cllr Audrey McAdam, pictured with staff and volunteers

New mini community orchard planted in Huntingdon

Field Lodge St Ives care home welcomes The Raptor Foundation

Field Lodge St Ives care home welcomes The Raptor Foundation

What a hoot! Care home welcomes feathered friends

Goldfinch and teasels

Goldfinch and teasels

The Great Ouse Valley Trust

A glorious winter sight – goldfinches on teasels!

Striking red Elf Cups photographed by Sue Limentani on Holt Island Nature Reserve

Striking red Elf Cups photographed by Sue Limentani on Holt Island Nature Reserve

Witches Butter, Crystal Brain, Elf Cups and Candlesnuff - weird fungi to see now

Judith Chitty, Chair Brampton Open Gardeners

Judith Chitty, Chair Brampton Open Gardeners

The Great Ouse Valley Trust

Brampton Open Gardeners donate cash for tree planting

The spider was on the verge of extinction in the UK in 2010, but has thankfully made a comeback thanks to the efforts of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.

The spider was on the verge of extinction in the UK in 2010, but has thankfully made a comeback thanks to the efforts of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.

Huge spider thought to be extinct appearing in UK homes, RSPB confirms

There are 22 spiders common to the UK and most of them are

There are 22 spiders common to the UK and most of them are

Spider season is here: the 22 species you're likely to find in your home

Jumping spiders are beginning to invade homes across the UK

Jumping spiders are beginning to invade homes across the UK

Jumping spiders are invading homes across the UK - here's how to keep them away

Flying ants are common between July and August

Flying ants are common between July and August

Here is what gets rid of flying ants as these pesky insects swarm the UK

The Northern Lights are set to be visible across parts of the UK from Friday (August 8) night.

The Northern Lights are set to be visible across parts of the UK from Friday (August 8) night.

Northern Lights

Northern Lights visible in the UK this weekend - see exactly where and when

When is the May full moon? Find out when the Flower Moon reaches it peak in the UK.

When is the May full moon? Find out when the Flower Moon reaches it peak in the UK.

The next full moon is a special 'Flower Moon' and it's coming next week

Here is when Japanese Knotweed flowers in the UK and what to do if you find some

Here is when Japanese Knotweed flowers in the UK and what to do if you find some

When does Japanese Knotweed flower in the UK and what to do if you find some

Did you manage to catch the peak of the historical Lyrid meteor shower this week?

Did you manage to catch the peak of the historical Lyrid meteor shower this week?

Last chance to see historical meteor shower forming 'glowing trails' in the sky

Stargazers across the country were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights on numerous occasions in 2024.

Stargazers across the country were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights on numerous occasions in 2024.

Northern Lights

Northern Lights to be visible across the UK this week - see where and when

Snowdrop flowers often signal the arrival of Spring

Snowdrop flowers often signal the arrival of Spring

When is the start of Spring in the UK? All to know about the Spring Equinox

The visitor centre at Paxton Pits Nature Reserve

The visitor centre at Paxton Pits Nature Reserve

Nature reserve in Huntingdonshire is a 'hidden treasure'

Seven planets - Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Venus, Saturn and Mercury - are set to align at the end of February.

Seven planets - Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Venus, Saturn and Mercury - are set to align at the end of February.

Rare planet alignment to take place in UK skies over coming weeks - best time to see

Walk through the gate and into a Great Ouse Valley meadow.

Walk through the gate and into a Great Ouse Valley meadow.

Great Ouse Valley Trust

Time to get outdoors says the Great Ouse Valley Trust

Scientists believe they have found '99% proof' of big cats roaming around the UK

Scientists believe they have found '99% proof' of big cats roaming around the UK

Big cat sightings

Scientists discover '99% proof' up to 100 big cats are prowling UK countryside

The Beaver Moon supermoon will be visible above the UK today, these are the best times to spot it

The Beaver Moon supermoon will be visible above the UK today, these are the best times to spot it

Final supermoon of 2024 to appear in UK skies today - how and when to see it

Stargazers across the country have been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, several times already in 2024.

Stargazers across the country have been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, several times already in 2024.

Met Office reveals when and where Northern Lights 'may be visible' this weekend

Locations of every snake spotted in Cambs this year and if they are dangerous

Northern Lights to be visible in UK skies this week - see when and where

Northern Lights to be visible in UK skies this week - see when and where

Northern Lights

Northern Lights to be visible in UK skies this week - see when and where

This is everything you need to know about spider mating season, and some handy tips to keep the eight-legged creepy crawlies at bay

This is everything you need to know about spider mating season, and some handy tips to keep the eight-legged creepy crawlies at bay

Thousands of mating spiders are about to invade UK homes - how to keep them out

Did you see the Northern Lights over the weekend? Don't worry if not because they are back again this week.

Did you see the Northern Lights over the weekend? Don't worry if not because they are back again this week.

Northern Lights

Northern Lights to be visible in UK skies again this week - see when and where

The Perseid meteor shower should be visible across the UK from around sunset on the night of August 12 until the early hours of August 13

The Perseid meteor shower should be visible across the UK from around sunset on the night of August 12 until the early hours of August 13

Perseid meteor shower

Perseid meteor shower peaks next week - how to see it

The aurora borealis is linked to Earth's magnetic field

The aurora borealis is linked to Earth's magnetic field

Northern Lights could be visible in Cambridgeshire from today

As 'Flying Ant Day' descends on Cambridgeshire - here's how you can prevent winged insects from entering your home.

As 'Flying Ant Day' descends on Cambridgeshire - here's how you can prevent winged insects from entering your home.

How to keep out flying ants as swarms of winged insects spotted

Basking Shark season tends to be May or October, and there are a few hotspots around the British Isles

Basking Shark season tends to be May or October, and there are a few hotspots around the British Isles

Shark season arrives as giant spotted lurking around our shores

The Bridgerton Garden is being moved to Cambridge University Hospitals after the show, for patients and staff to enjoy.

The Bridgerton Garden is being moved to Cambridge University Hospitals after the show, for patients and staff to enjoy.

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Chelsea Flower Show garden inspired by Netflix's Bridgerton is coming to Cambridge

Several sightings have been recorded in the UK since 2016.

Several sightings have been recorded in the UK since 2016.

UK government warning as sightings of deadly Asian hornets on the increase

Forecasters have shared that the Northern Lights could be visible in the UK in a matter of days.

Forecasters have shared that the Northern Lights could be visible in the UK in a matter of days.

Northern Lights

Northern Lights to be visible in the UK in a matter of days

Experts have revealed the best ways to keep spiders out of your home

Experts have revealed the best ways to keep spiders out of your home

Expert reveals how to keep spiders out of your home

Gerry Brown's spider's web around thistle.

Gerry Brown's spider's web around thistle.

Reader Photos: We would love to see yours!

The talk takes place at Offord Village Hall.

The talk takes place at Offord Village Hall.

The Great Ouse Valley Trust

Speaker will talk about nature and farming

Anne Marie Hamilton says it was a frightening experience.

Anne Marie Hamilton says it was a frightening experience.

Farmer forced to protect family pet from bird of prey

Field of rape seed taken by Gerry Brown.

Field of rape seed taken by Gerry Brown.

Reader Photos: Spring is in the air!

What do I do if find Japanese Knotweed? How you can get rid of it.

What do I do if find Japanese Knotweed? How you can get rid of it.

Why Japanese Knotweed is a problem and what to do if you find some

Haymaking at Hemingford Meadow near St Ives.

Haymaking at Hemingford Meadow near St Ives.

The Great Ouse Valley Trust

Respect the countryside and remember the code!

Entrance to the walled garden at Wimpole Estate

Entrance to the walled garden at Wimpole Estate

Wimpole Estate named among best places to see blossom in Cambridgeshire