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.

Planaria are flatworms in the phylum Platyhelminthes with amazing regeneration abilities giving them the title 'immortal under the edge of a knife'. There are many different species that…

This wading bird is mainly a visitor on its spring and autumn migration, though a small number nest in Scotland.

The common rosefinch is a rare visitor to the UK, usually passing through in autumn.

This elegant wader is an uncommon autumn visitor, often joining flocks of dunlin.

Mackerel are a sign of summer's arrival, when they appear inshore in huge numbers all around the UK. As well as being a sustainable seafood choice, they are an important food source for many…

This dainty seaduck is a winter visitor to our coasts, particularly in northern and eastern Scotland.