The uncontainable nature of wildlife is perhaps clearest in brownfield sites – previously developed land that is not currently in use. The crumbling concrete of abandoned factories, disused power…
Woodlands are magical places, full of wildlife and full of history. Great spotted woodpeckers, nuthatches and jays flit between trees as butterflies dance in sunny glades. Badgers forage through…
The enigmatic golden eagle disappeared from England and Wales in the 19th century due to severe persecution. Scottish birds suffered from the use of pesticides in the 20th century. Luckily, golden…
A small, day-flying moth that can often be seen visiting garden herbs.
One of the earliest moths to emerge each year, spending the winter as a pupa and flying from March to May.
This well-camouflaged wader is a winter visitor to the UK, where it can be seen feeding on wetlands with a distinctive bobbing motion.
This unmistakeable moth, famous for its skull-shaped marking, is a rare visitor to the UK.
Often confused with the larger but similarly shaped lion’s mane jellyfish, the blue jellyfish can be colourless when young and develop a striking blue-purple bell as it matures.
This distinctive lark is a passage migrant and winter visitor to the UK, most often found along the east coast of Britain.
This small finch nests on moorlands and coastal crofts, spending the winter on the coast. The UK population has declined dramatically.
This small duck is an uncommon winter visitor to the UK, where they're usually found on lakes, reservoirs and gravel pits.
