Death's-head hawk-moth
This unmistakeable moth, famous for its skull-shaped marking, is a rare visitor to the UK.
This unmistakeable moth, famous for its skull-shaped marking, is a rare visitor to the UK.
The grey squirrel was introduced into the UK in the 1800s. It provides an easy encounter with wildlife for many people, but can be damaging to woodlands and has contributed to the decline of the…
One of the prettiest hardy ferns, the lady fern is delicate and lacy, with ladder-like foliage. It makes a good garden fern, providing attractive cover for wildlife.
This dainty seaduck is a winter visitor to our coasts, particularly in northern and eastern Scotland.
This wading bird is a rare visitor from North America, usually spotted in autumn.
As a child growing up in Ghana, Patience never took an interest in what was going on in the garden. Now, she’s growing her own flowers and vegetables every week, both at the Centre for Wildlife…
This streaky brown bird is a summer visitor to Britain, favouring open woodlands in the north and west.
Once a rare visitor to the UK, this striking gull is now found nesting here in large colonies.
The Wildlife Trusts in Wales and Beaver Trust warmly welcome new Welsh Government legislation recognising the Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) as a native species and granting it protected status –…
This streaky brown bird is a winter visitor, occasionally found walking around the muddy margins of marshes.
Growing up and living in the countryside for much of her life, Helen is used to big wide open spaces and loves being outside. She enjoys coming to the Centre for Wildlife Gardening, as it’s like…