Lesser stag beetle
The lesser stag beetle may be smaller than its famous cousin, but it is still a large beetle with large jaws. It can be seen in woods, parks and hedgerows during summer, and depends on dead wood…
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Ruff
The UK hosts a small, but important, breeding population of ruff. The ruff is a large sandpiper that is so-called due to the large ruff of feathers around the males' neck. This is used in a…
Fox moth
The large, fluffy caterpillars of this moth are often seen in summer and early spring.
Pale tussock
This large, fluffy-legged moth is often attracted to lights in May and June.
Puss moth
The puss moth is a large and fluffy moth, with a very strange looking caterpillar.
Developments of National Significance (DNS)
Applications for some large infrastructure projects are decided by Welsh Ministers instead of the local planning authority. These include energy projects, roads, railways and airports, dams and reservoirs and certain waste facilities, subject to various thresholds, and are called Developments of National Significance (DNS).
Acorn barnacle
Barnacles are so common on our rocky shores that you've probably never really noticed them. They're the little grey bumps covering the rocks that hurt your feet when you're…
Heathland and moorland
These wild, open landscapes stretch over large areas and are most often found in uplands. Although slow to awaken in spring, by late summer heathland can be an eye-catching purple haze of heather…
Blonde ray
This large skate has tiny, prickly spines all over its back.
Tree lungwort
Look out for this large, leafy lichen on trees in ancient woodlands in the west of the UK.
Get involved
From visiting a nature reserve to joining a guided walk, volunteering or fundraising, there are loads of ways you can get outside and help look after yourself, experience local wildlife and work to help nature.
Stone curlew
Stone curlews are unusual waders with large yellow eyes - perfect for hunting beetles at night.