Common squid
The common squid is a weird and wonderful predator found all around our coasts.
The common squid is a weird and wonderful predator found all around our coasts.
This dainty seaduck is a winter visitor to our coasts, particularly in northern and eastern Scotland.
Throughout my internship, I am contributing to marine conservation by assisting with marine mammal research in Cardigan Bay, collecting data on marine mammals from land and boat-based surveys, and…
Atlantic salmon are drifting towards extinction, but we can help them leap back from the brink.
Insect expert Ben Keywood from Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust takes a closer look at craneflies.
A non-native species originating from Asia, the harlequin ladybird is prevalent in towns and gardens.
This beautiful butterfly is one of our rarest, now mostly restricted to the western parts of the UK.
A stocky, little sandpiper, the knot can be spotted in estuaries from August onwards, migrating here from the Arctic where it breeds. Look out for it probing the muddy sand with its specialised…
Gardening doesn’t need to be restricted to the ground - bring your walls to life for wildlife! Many types of plants will thrive in a green wall, from herbs and fruit to grasses and ferns.
The common name of the bloody-nosed beetle derives from its unusual defence mechanism: when threatened, it secretes a distasteful blood-red liquid from its mouth. This flightless beetle can be…
Egyptian geese were introduced to Britain from Africa. They are now widespread in southern England.