New viability study proposed to address Isle of Wight’s transport challenges and economic impact (updated)
31, July 2014·1 min readHave you taken part in the Big Butterfly Count?If you haven't already, there's still time to take part in the Big Butterfly Count which runs until 10th August 2014.
29, July 2014·2 min readIsle of Wight Bee-eaters third on record to breed in UK in last 100 yearsIt's fantastic to hear that more rare birds are being found on the Isle of Wight.
16, July 2014·2 min read60 Smooth Hound sharks slaughtered on the IslandLocal fisherman is horrified to find the heads and tails of endangered sharks on Isle of Wight coast.
11, July 2014·1 min readAll welcome to an evening of music, moths and other flying insectsWe've been to these events before and not only was it a great, relaxing evening, but brilliant to be able to discover and learn more about moths. If you're lucky, something very rare may even appear.
4, July 2014·1 min readRare butterfly spotted on the Isle of WightThe Butterfly Conservation Society confirm the rare and spectacular Continental Swallowtail is attempting to breed in the UK.
24, June 2014·1 min readIslanders urged to keep their distance from sealsGetting too close to wild seals is bad for the animals and could result in people being bitten, leading to nasty infections being transmitted.
23, June 2014·1 min readYoung fox joins sunbathers on the beach at Steephill CovePerhaps in search of fresh water, the fox was seen down on the beach, unconcerned about the presence of people.
17, June 2014·1 min readFirst for Isle of Wight Marsh Harrier pair as their chicks hatch on RSPB reserveFor the first time, chicks from a pair of marsh harriers have successfully hatched on Brading Marshes say RSPB.
13, June 2014·1 min readAfter 60 years away, this extremely rare moth is found on the Isle of WightA moth previously thought to be extinct has been found on the Isle of Wight by two conservationists.
6, June 2014·1 min readHundreds ‘Go Wild’ around Newchurch and set a new Island recordThe Go Wild Around Newchurch Bioblitz was a free family event, which invited the public and experts to look for wildlife over 24 hours.
20, May 2014·1 min readGreat crested grebes nest on the Isle of WightWater dancing bird pairs up for the first time on RSPB reserve in Brading Marshes.
19, May 2014·1 min readLast day of consultation that could see Robin nests and eggs legally destroyedIf approved, licenses could be granted to destroy nests and eggs of Robins, Starlings and Pied Wagtails.