Spring has sprung! Here are 5 species to look out for in April!
The nodding, pink-and-purple-chequered flowers of the snake's-head fritillary are said to resemble a snake, hence the name. Declining with the loss of our meadows, this delicate plant can be…
Living in the rocky uplands of mid Wales, Emma regularly walks her farm checking not only on the livestock but seeing the seasonal changes in the wildlife and landscape too. The upland habitats of…
This species can pack a powerful sting, so be sure not to get too close!
The spotted ray is one of the smallest species of skate, growing to only 80 cm.
This reserve is a good example of a traditional wildflower meadow, a rare habitat in these days of intensively managed farmland where large quantities of both fertiliser and grazing animals are…
Although, commonly referred to as a ‘sea snail,’ this species in fact belongs to the fish family!
This bizarre bug can be found on plants in woodland rides and clearings.
A non-native species originating from Asia, the harlequin ladybird is prevalent in towns and gardens.
Fat hen is a persistent 'weed' of fields and gardens, verges and hedgerows. But, like many of our weed species, it is a good food source for birds and insects.
This is a predominantly subtidal species but can be found on the lowest parts of a sheltered rocky shore in summer.
