Cattle egret
This small, white heron is an increasingly common sight in parts of the UK as it spreads north from continental Europe.
This small, white heron is an increasingly common sight in parts of the UK as it spreads north from continental Europe.
It’s easy to identify this distinctive skate from the black and yellow marbled eye spots on each wing.
Hornwrack is often found washed up on our beaches, with many believing that it is dried seaweed. In fact, it is a colony of animals!
The ragworm is highly common on our shores, though rarely seen except by the fishermen that dig them up for bait.
The Bird's-nest orchid gets its name from its nest-like tangle of roots. Unlike other green plants, it doesn’t get its energy from sunlight. Instead, it grows as a parasite on tree roots, so…
This brown seaweed lives in the lower shore and gets its name from the serrated edges to its fronds.
This colonial creature looks like an old-fashioned quill - that's where the name sea pen comes from.
This sooty-black, day-flying moth is active on sunny days, rarely settling in one place for long.
If we all do our part in saving precious water supplies, we can make a huge difference for the environment.
The colder months can be a tough time for wildlife, food is scarce and hibernators are looking for shelter. That's why we’ve put together our top tips for maintaining your garden for wildlife…
As the bluebells fade, yellow archangel takes its turn to impress, with golden-yellow flowers carpeting our ancient woodlands.
The black sea bream really is a fascinating fish. From sex changes to nest building, this fish is full of surprises!