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• Aphid
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Aphid There are over 500 aphid species in the UK, and several are common garden pests. Typically they have pear-shaped bodies and range in colour from black to pink, though most are green or brown. More...

April The nesting season is now well under way, and adult birds are getting more daring in their quest for insects, grubs and berries to feed their fledglings. More...

August The sight of swallows lined up on telephone wires marks the turn of the year and signals the approach of autumn. By mid-August swifts have already left for Africa, although swallows and house martins linger a little bit longer, gathering in flocks before embarking on their long migration. More...

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