Flowers

A white flower attached to a steam covered in tiny hairs, against a sandy background.

New ‘killer tobacco plant’ species described from a truck stop

An adult osprey with one of its chicks. © Brian Matthews

British wildlife in July

Elderflower fritters on a tray. © Debby Lewis-Harrison/Getty

How to make elderflower fritters

2-3 heads per person

Elderflower sorbet. © Sanjida O'Connell

How to make elderflower sorbet

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Identify Wildlife

How to identify orchids

A male little owl , perched on a fork handle in York, North Yorkshire, UK. © Simon Roy

British wildlife in June

Hazel dormouse. © David Chapman

British wildlife in May

Sunrise over bluebells in Warwickshire. © Ben Waters/Getty

Bluebell guide: how to identify the different species, and the top places to see them

A male great crested newt, photographed in controlled conditions. © Dave Kilbey

British wildlife in April

Cowslip in flower. © Getty

Identify Wildlife

How to identify similar-looking spring wildflowers

A female hairy-footed flower bee. © Ian Redding/Getty

British wildlife in March

Nuthatch in classic pose during a snow storm in Yorkshire, UK. © Simon Roy

British wildlife in February

5. Ugliest orchid in the world, Gastrodia agnicellus. Credit Rick Burian.

“Ugliest orchid in the world” among new plant species named in 2020

Daisy in winter. © Minh Hoang Cong/500px/Getty

New Year Plant Hunt: what and when it is, how to take part, and which species to look out for

Gorse in the snow. © Getty

British wildlife in January