Sand lizard
The sand lizard is extremely rare due to the loss of its sandy heath and dune habitats. Reintroduction programmes have helped establish new populations.
The sand lizard is extremely rare due to the loss of its sandy heath and dune habitats. Reintroduction programmes have helped establish new populations.
Limited in distribution, this sweetly-scented, short-cropped, springy grassland is famed for its abundance of rare and scarce species.
It's been a busy month for our Breckncok team!
Sand and gravel can be found from the shoreline down to the deep sea, attracting a host of burrowing creatures.
Join us for a fun-filled summer holiday at the Welsh Wildlife Centre. Take part in hands-on activities, enjoy the Teifi Marshes nature reserve, and learn about our wonderful Welsh Wildlife.
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.
Alex, My Wild Cardiff Officer, tells us about what the project has been up to this summer!
This worm builds its own home out of bits of shell and sand. It can be spotted on the shore all around the UK.
These tiny habitats, the source of our streams and rivers, are fundamental to the well-being of whole water catchments.
Egyptian geese were introduced to Britain from Africa. They are now widespread in southern England.
We have an exciting range of outdoor nature activities and indoor craft events to keep you happy, whatever the weather this summer.
At Carsington Water, Jack & Charlie can do anything. Build dens, play hide and seek and search for dragons on Stones Island.