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News from Bedford Borough
Forest School, Nature Connection and Green Men - it's all happening in Bedford Borough!
When a 'new' species isn't news
Whether you call it a species or a subspecies, good conservation helps take care of both
Forest bug
The shoulders of the Forest bug are distinctive - they are square-cut, almost rounded, unlike the other 'spiked' shield bugs. This bug can be found in woodlands, feeding on the sap of…
Record River Cam bat punters
Record numbers of people booked our river Cam bat punts last summer - the 2019 season is now ready to book . . .
Bad news for badgers: culling is licensed in Northamptonshire
Badger culling has been taking place in the county - however it has only just been made public this week that licences were actually granted last August, flying in the face of previous government…
Parent bug
The Parent bug lives up to its name. The female lays her eggs on a Silver birch leaf, watching over them until they hatch. She stays with the young until they are adults. Other shield bugs lay…
Saucer bug
An underwater predator, the Saucer bug uses its front pincer-like legs to catch its prey. It can be found at the bottom of muddy, weedy ponds; but handle with care - it can inflict a painful bite…
Bug Hunting and Mini Bug Hotels at Summer Leys
Head on an exploration to look for bugs using special equipment before making your own mini bug hotel to take away with you
E-news
How to build a bug mansion
Build your own bug mansion and attract a multitude of creepy crawlies to your garden.