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Harlequin ladybird

A non-native species originating from Asia, the harlequin ladybird is prevalent in towns and gardens.

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Goose barnacle

Goose barnacles often wash up on our shores attached to flotsam after big storms.

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Knot

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…

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Bloody-nosed beetle

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…

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Skomer Island Day Trips

Only a 20 minute boat trip from the mainland, Skomer is an excellent place for a daytime adventure. Bursting with seabirds including our Atlantic Puffins, Guillemots and Razorbills, this National Nature Reserve is one of Britain's most important seabird colonies. It is peaceful and wild at all times of year - there's so much to see and explore.

Please note, Puffins start arriving in mid-April. They are present from May-July. The first ones start leaving in mid-July and all Puffins are gone by the end of July. Please see our seasonal timeline below for what to see each month.
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How to conserve water

If we all do our part in saving precious water supplies, we can make a huge difference for the environment.

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Long legs, short lives

Insect expert Ben Keywood from Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust takes a closer look at craneflies.

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Egyptian goose

Egyptian geese were introduced to Britain from Africa. They are now widespread in southern England.

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European flounder

Able to camouflage itself to its surroundings, the European flounder is one of our many amazing flatfish!

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Soldier beetle

One of our largest soldier beetles, often found on flowers where they hunt other insects.