Common gull
Despite its name, the common gull is not as common as some of our other gulls. It can be spotted breeding at the coast, but is also partial to sports fields, landfill sites and housing estates in…
Despite its name, the common gull is not as common as some of our other gulls. It can be spotted breeding at the coast, but is also partial to sports fields, landfill sites and housing estates in…
An acidic pond, within an ancient woodland site under restoration.
An old railway line surrounded by woodland and a 20 acre lake.
Shag' is a very old name that means 'tufted' and refers to the small crest that this bird sports. Look out for it in spring and summer either diving for fish from the surface of the…
A spindly tree of heathland and moorlands, and damp soils, the downy birch is well known for its paper-thin, white bark. It is so-called for the hairy stalks from which its leaves grow; the silver…
Listen out for the 'drumming' sound of a male snipe as it performs its aerial courtship display. It's not a call, but actually its tail feathers beating in the wind. Snipe live on…
This relatively large reserve is a mosaic of woodland and grassland with wide, wooded gullies.
This reserve is a charming small area of woodland renowned for its floral display.
Tidal creeks and saltmarsh, limestone rock outcrops and spoil heaps with woodland.
Found along the coast all year-round, the dunlin is a small sandpiper that breeds and winters in the UK. It can be seen in its upland breeding grounds in summer, when it turns brick-red above and…
Maritime cliff and slope, upland Oak woodland and lowland heathland. Notified SSSI.
Ancient broadleaved woodland with some scrub and a meadow. Part of the Nant Whitton Woods SSSI.