Invertebrates

Invertebrates are crucial for pollination, soil health, and food webs, relying on diverse habitats. Grasslands, wood pasture, ponds, and ditches provide essential resources and movement corridors. Effective management – such as sensitive grazing, wetland restoration, and preventing over-shading – maintains resilience and biodiversity. Without these measures, fragmentation leads to decline. Integrated management across the Windsor Estate sustains ecosystems and vital natural services.

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Raft Spider

The chocolate-brown raft spider inhabits bogs and ponds. It can be spotted sitting near the water, its legs touching the surface. When it feels the vibrations of potential prey, it rushes out to catch it, floating like a raft.

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Wasp Spider

The wasp spider is a great mimic – looking just like a common wasp keeps it safe from predators, even though it is not dangerous itself. It can be found in southern England, but is spreading north.

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