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Habitat

Sand and gravel

Sand and gravel can be found from the shoreline down to the deep sea, attracting a host of burrowing creatures.

Habitat

Sand dunes

Sand dunes are places of constant change and movement. Wander through them on warm summer days for orchids, bees and other wildlife, or experience the forces of nature behind their creation - the…

Habitat

Upland acid grassland and rush pasture

These grasslands, occupying much of the UK's heavily-grazed upland landscape, are of greater cultural than wildlife interest, but remain a habitat to some scarce and declining species.

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Smart souvenir shopping

Bringing a piece of your holiday home is a great way of keeping the memories alive – just make sure it’s wildlife-friendly!

Species

Sand mason worm

This worm builds its own home out of bits of shell and sand. It can be spotted on the shore all around the UK.

Species

Sweet chestnut

The sweet chestnut is famous for its shiny brown fruits, or 'chestnuts', that are wrapped in a spiky, green casing and make a tasty winter treat. Look for this tree in woodlands in south…

Habitat

Upland mixed ash wood

Beautiful displays of flowers spread under the gentle shade of unfurling ash leaves in spring, while in winter the abundant ferns and mosses mean these small, rocky woods retain a watery greenness…

Habitat

Upland spring, flush and fen

These tiny habitats, the source of our streams and rivers, are fundamental to the well-being of whole water catchments.

Species

Common puffball

This common fungus puffs out clouds of spores when it's mature.

My Wild Life

My grand design

At Carsington Water, Jack & Charlie can do anything. Build dens, play hide and seek and search for dragons on Stones Island.