Tortoise bug
A fairly large, variable shieldbug found in grassy areas across England and Wales.
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Chwilio
Ponds
Whether found in a garden or part of an agricultural landscape, ponds are oases of wildlife worth investigating. Even small ponds can support a wealth of species and collectively, ponds play a key…
Marsh fritillary
This beautiful butterfly is one of our rarest, now mostly restricted to the western parts of the UK.
Do a litter pick or beach clean!
Be a wildlife saviour and do a litter pick or beach clean!
Stone curlew
Stone curlews are unusual waders with large yellow eyes - perfect for hunting beetles at night.
My loom band
On Skomer Island, Grace can set her own trends and live a life of adventure, from creating fashionable jewellery out of daisies to exploring the wild landscape.
Come on your very own island retreat!
Nestled at the very heart of Skomer Island lies an old converted farm building. Those of you who have visited Skomer will be familiar with the courtyard – complete with large picnic benches, and a…
Twelve birds of Christmas
Discover some wonderful winter wildlife as part of 12 Days Wild
Mediterranean gull
Once a rare visitor to the UK, this striking gull is now found nesting here in large colonies.
Emperor dragonfly
The emperor dragonfly is an impressively large and colourful dragonfly of ponds, lakes, canals and flooded gravel pits.
Common sunstar
This large starfish looks just like the sun, with 10-12 arms spreading outwards like rays.
Grey seal
These large seals can often be seen bobbing in the sea or lying on beaches waiting for their food to go down.