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Emperor moth
An unmistakeable insect of heaths, sand dunes and grasslands, the Emperor moth is fluffy, grey-brown, with big peacock-like eyespots on all four wings. Males can be seen during the day, but…
Purple emperor
The male purple emperor is a stunning butterfly with a brilliant purple sheen. Look for it feeding around the treetops in woodlands, or on damp ground, animal droppings or even carrion in the…
Emperor dragonfly
The emperor dragonfly is an impressively large and colourful dragonfly of ponds, lakes, canals and flooded gravel pits. It flies between June and August and even eats its prey on the wing.
In search of dragons and damsels
Join us as we explore Thompson Common to see which dragonflies and damselflies we can find.
The Jewel Hunter: in search of the world's pittas
Local birder Chris Gooddie shares his global quest to see all pitta species in a year, including one thought to have been extinct for 50 years.
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Volunteer Beach Warden – Holme Dunes
We are looking for volunteer beach wardens to help protect, monitor and educate people about the vulnerable beach nesting birds that nest here on Holme Dunes and its neighbouring beaches during…
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NWT Sweet Briar Marshes - In search of bats and other night-time creatures
Join us for a walk to discover the wonderful world of these nocturnal creatures
NWT Sweet Briar Marshes - In search of bats and other night-time creatures
Join us for a walk on this family event to discover the wonderful world of these nocturnal creatures
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