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Species

Common squid

The common squid is a weird and wonderful predator found all around our coasts.

Species

European otter

The sinuous otter is an excellent swimmer and can be seen hunting in wetlands, rivers and along the coast - try the west coast of Scotland, West Wales, the West Country or East Anglia for the best…

Species

Hare's ear

The hare's ear is a cup-like fungus that grows in clusters in broadleaved and mixed woodland, often near to the path. Its orange colour makes it quite conspicuous in the leaf litter.

Species

Brown shrimp

The brown shrimp blends perfectly with its seabed home and is found all around the coasts of the UK.

Species

Sea lettuce

Sea lettuce is unmistakeable - most often a bright green and always translucent, it is found on all UK coasts.

My Wild Life

My calling

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…

Nature Reserve

Lavernock Point – Penarth

Lavernock is made up of a number of habitats, principally coastal Jurassic limestone grassland and scrub. Status Lavernock Point SSSI forms two thirds of the site.

Species

Tope shark

This slender and elegant shark species is often found close to shore all around our coasts and can grow up to 6 feet long.