Black-tailed skimmer
The Black-tailed skimmer is a narrow-bodied dragonfly that can be seen flying low over the bare gravel and mud around flooded gravel pits and reservoirs. It is on the wing from May to August.
The Black-tailed skimmer is a narrow-bodied dragonfly that can be seen flying low over the bare gravel and mud around flooded gravel pits and reservoirs. It is on the wing from May to August.
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The Wildlife Trusts’ annual marine review reflects on the ebb and flow of sightings and successes – and the risks to wildlife around UK shores.
The lesser-black backed gull can be spotted around the coast in summer, with the biggest colony on Walney Island, Cumbria. Look for it over fields, landfill sites and reservoirs during winter.
This elegant wading bird is a rare visitor to the UK, though occasionally one or two of pairs will nest here.
These bulky beetles can sometimes be found on flowers in woodland rides or along hedgerows.
This huge gull can be seen around most of the UK's coasts in summer, with some venturing inland in winter.
This distinctive bug is often seen basking on low-growing plants in spring and summer.
This brightly-coloured beetle is often found feeding on flowers on warm days in late spring and summer.
On their boards, Tom and Finn get to rub shoulders with mackerel, eels, crabs, bass, whiting and more. Very soon, they hope to add dolphins to that list too.