Category: Conservation and Wildlife

Large tortoiseshell: sightings prompt renewed conservation focus

11 March 2026

Importance and relevance The large tortoiseshell is a striking butterfly whose presence can indicate healthy, semi-natural habitats. Interest in the species has grown among conservationists and the public because butterflies act as visible indicators of wider biodiversity and ecosystem health. Reports of sightings or potential recolonisation attract attention from surveyors, land managers and gardeners who […]

Michaela Strachan: From The Really Wild Show to Modern Conservation

9 March 2026

Introduction: Why Michaela Strachan matters Michaela Strachan is a familiar face in British broadcasting and a prominent communicator of nature and wildlife issues. Her work on long-running television programmes has introduced generations to wildlife, making complex environmental topics accessible to a broad audience. In an era of accelerating biodiversity loss and climate change, presenters like […]