What is it? #6

photo: Wendy Denton

Any idea what these weird things are, found in Priors Wood by our very own Digital media placement, Wendy Denton? They were found on the ground on some old, rotting wood. This is a great time of year to find all sorts of strange and wonderful wildlife. What have you seen?

All will be revealed on Sunday :)

What is it? #4

photo: Wendy Denton

This week it's a plant for you to identify. Do you know what it is? It has medicinal qualities and can be found all over the place, in parks and meadows. You might even have some growing on your school field or in your garden. 

I'll give you a clue - it has 2 words in it's name.

Find out on Sunday if you were right!

What is it? #3

photo: Kate Pressland

What is this? Yes I know it's an insect, a creepy crawly, a minibeast, but what type is it? Look at it's fabulously shiny body. It must have a good, healthy diet to produce that lovely sheen. I wonder what it eats? Any ideas?

Have you seen one of these before? They actually fly too! Why don't you go and do your own minibeast hunt this weekend and let us know what you find. You could draw a picture or take a photo and see if you can identify it using iSpot.

Many organisations conduct surveys to help us find out more about different species. This means your findings could help scientists work out ways to help wildlife in the future. If you like insects then check out the surveys offered by Buglife to see how you can help. Meanwhile, tell us what you think the insect in the picture is and come back on Sunday to find out the answer.

What is it? #2

photo: Kate Pressland

Can you guess who made these footprints? They were found on Weston Moor in the Gordano valley by our North Somerset Wetlands Project (NSWP) Senior Project Officer, Kate Pressland.

Thick mud is a great place to look for tracks and trails left behind by animals, so this is a great time to go out and about looking for clues.

Have you seen any near where you live? Have you been able to work out what they are?  If not, send us a picture and we'll try and identify them for you.

Find out on Sunday who the mystery creature was and see if your guess was correct. We'll give you lots more information about them then too!

What is it? #1

Welcome to our first 'What is it?' quiz. Every Friday, just for fun, we will post a picture of wildlife that we've seen around Avon. See if you can identify what it is, tell us if you've ever seen it yourself and share your stories.

So, first up are these lovely creatures,

photo:Julie Doherty

Do you know what they are? Have you ever seen any? What do you think they eat?

Find out on Sunday - we'll post a new blog at 6pm with the answers and more information.