Corkwing wrasse
One of the most striking and beautiful reef species found in the UK!
One of the most striking and beautiful reef species found in the UK!
Ben keeps a diary of all the wildlife that he spots. He challenges himself to see new species: if he finds something that he doesn’t recognise, he takes a photograph so that he can look it up.
The woodland is particularly beautiful in early spring when white patches of wood anemones merge with a yellow carpet of lesser celandines. In late spring bluebells fleck the woodland floor with…
So-named for its spear-like leaves, Lesser spearwort can be found along the edges of ponds, lakes and streams, and in marshes and wet meadows. As a buttercup, it displays familiar, butter-yellow…
There are several species of cucumber spider, recognised by their bright green abdomen.
As its name suggests, quaking-grass can be seen quivering or 'quaking' in a breezy, summer wildflower meadow. Its purple-and-green, heart-shaped flower heads hang from delicate stems.…
Hazel is a small tree of woodlands, grasslands and gardens that is regularly coppiced - the practice of cutting the stems of a tree to allow new shoots to grow. It is well known for its long,…
Spring has sprung! Here are 5 species to look out for in April!
Stone curlews are unusual waders with large yellow eyes - perfect for hunting beetles at night.
Some meadows and woods are just perfect for Bryn to play hide and seek. We want to help everyone discover nature’s playground.