Giant goby
One of the UK’s rarest marine species, this giant of the rocky shore is a very special fish.
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Chwilio
Marsh fritillary
This beautiful butterfly is one of our rarest, now mostly restricted to the western parts of the UK.
Dryad's saddle
This big, beautiful fungus is a common one that can often be spotted popping out of trees.
Long spined sea scorpion
Masters of disguise, this species exhibits one of the best examples of camouflage you will find on the seashore!
My basecamp
Den-building in the woods with his granddad makes Will feel like he is part of a survival game: nature is one big adventure, and he even uses a penknife to cut twigs to build with.
Remembering Our Friend John Steer
It is with great sadness that we have to report on the sudden passing of one of our longest serving volunteers, aged 76, John Steer.
European flounder
Able to camouflage itself to its surroundings, the European flounder is one of our many amazing flatfish!
Soldier beetle
One of our largest soldier beetles, often found on flowers where they hunt other insects.
Spiny squat lobster
A bizarre half lobster/half crab, this squat lobster is one of the true stunners of the rocky shore!
Chimney sweeper
This sooty-black, day-flying moth is active on sunny days, rarely settling in one place for long.
My quiet life
Jane is the Quality Manager at Sutton in Ashfield based business nmcn one of the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust’s Business partners. She has kindly shared with us her inspiring wild life story.…
Black-winged stilt
This elegant wading bird is a rare visitor to the UK, though occasionally one or two of pairs will nest here.