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  1. Nine beautiful butterflies that need your attention

    With us now in the heart of summer, what better time to go on a butterfly hunt? And while you're at it why not help out with the biggest butterfly survey in the world...

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  2. The true story behind "The Lark Ascending"

    The true story behind "The Lark Ascending"

    A musical classic with a fascinating link to British nature.

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  3. There's no such thing as a "sea gull"

    There's no such thing as a "sea gull"

    They live in our towns and cities, but there's actually no such thing as a sea gull. So what are those creatures after our chips?

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  4. "I went behind the scenes at Springwatch and this is what it's like..."

    "I went behind the scenes at Springwatch and this is what it's like..."

    Life behind the scenes at BBC Springwatch

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  5. The un-bee-lievable work to count our bees

    The un-bee-lievable work to count our bees

    We asked, you provided and there's some great news to share.

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  6. Five things you didn't know about dragonflies

    Five things you didn't know about dragonflies

    No, they don't breathe fire...

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  7. 50 wild things to do this summer

    50 wild things to do this summer

    Ideas to get you out and experiencing wildlife this summer.

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  8. This is what you should be doing to help wildlife in your garden in hot weather

    This is what you should be doing to help wildlife in your garden in hot weather

    We've had one of the hottest months on record - what should you be doing for wildlife right now?

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  9. Today is 'flying ant day' - but what is it?

    Today is one of the days when people take more notice of the nature around them than usual. It's flying ant day.

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