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Species

Sand lizard

The sand lizard is extremely rare due to the loss of its sandy heath and dune habitats. Reintroduction programmes have helped establish new populations.

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Habitat

Upland calcareous grassland

Limited in distribution, this sweetly-scented, short-cropped, springy grassland is famed for its abundance of rare and scarce species.

Habitat

Sand and gravel

Sand and gravel can be found from the shoreline down to the deep sea, attracting a host of burrowing creatures.

Species

Lesser black-backed gull

The lesser-black backed gull can be spotted around the coast in summer, with the biggest colony on Walney Island, Cumbria. Look for it over fields, landfill sites and reservoirs during winter.

Species

Sand mason worm

This worm builds its own home out of bits of shell and sand. It can be spotted on the shore all around the UK.

Habitat

Upland mixed ash wood

Beautiful displays of flowers spread under the gentle shade of unfurling ash leaves in spring, while in winter the abundant ferns and mosses mean these small, rocky woods retain a watery greenness…

Habitat

Upland spring, flush and fen

These tiny habitats, the source of our streams and rivers, are fundamental to the well-being of whole water catchments.