My gateway
John has been attending the Recovery Project at Idle Valley Nature Reserve for three years. After being diagnosed with dyslexia and getting bullied for several years at school, he was left with…
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Black-spotted longhorn beetle
These bulky beetles can sometimes be found on flowers in woodland rides or along hedgerows.
My family
Rutland Water has been a part of Becky's life since she was 16. She has grown up with the staff and volunteers as her extended family and closest friends. At the age of 16, she met her…
Fireworks anemone
This rare anemone lives up to its name with a spectacular display of long, white tentacles.
Webcams
Our wildlife webcams give a fantastic insight into the lives of some of our precious island animals. From courtship to nesting, and even hatching! Be warned - it's addictive viewing!
Golden-bloomed grey longhorn beetle
This beautiful beetle is fond of damp meadows and woodland rides, where it's often found on umbellifers or thistles.
Little cuttlefish
This little cuttlefish really lives up to its name - it only reaches about 6cm long!
Serrated wrack
This brown seaweed lives in the lower shore and gets its name from the serrated edges to its fronds.
Common starfish
A most familiar seashore inhabitant, the common starfish truly lives up to its name in UK seas and rockpools!
Mountain hare
The mountain hare lives in the Scottish Highlands and the north of England. They are renowned for turning white in winter to match their upland surroundings.
Tufted duck
This comical little duck lives up to its name – look out for the black tuft of feathers on its head!
Common eelgrass
This seagrass species is a kind of flowering plant that lives beneath the sea, providing an important habitat for many rare and wonderful species.