Peregrine falcon
Like many of our birds of prey, the peregrine falcon was so persecuted, numbers fell dramatically. Thankfully, this super-speedy flyer is now making a comeback, particularly in our towns, where it…
Like many of our birds of prey, the peregrine falcon was so persecuted, numbers fell dramatically. Thankfully, this super-speedy flyer is now making a comeback, particularly in our towns, where it…
One of our largest ducks, the shelduck is a handsome creature with a dark green head, red bill and chestnut-brown band across its white body. Look out for it around most of our coastline,…
This funny-looking fish certainly won't be winning any beauty pageants, but it's a real contender for Father of the Year!
When he’s not studying at Cumbria University, Ian enjoys volunteering at Thacka Beck. As well as being great for wildlife, this wetland nature reserve helps protects Penrith from flooding when the…
The common squid is a weird and wonderful predator found all around our coasts.
This beautiful butterfly is one of our rarest, now mostly restricted to the western parts of the UK.
Our largest starfish, the spiny starfish can reach an impressive diameter of 70cm!
The green spaces of our towns and gardens bring nature into our daily lives, brightening our mornings with birdsong and the busy buzzing of bees. Together, the UK's gardens are larger than…
Goose barnacles often wash up on our shores attached to flotsam after big storms.
Kayak adventurer Erin Bastian has been all over the world but sees Cornwall as the holy grail of coastal adventure. From the sea she enjoys a unique perspective of our precious wildlife and knows…
Able to camouflage itself to its surroundings, the European flounder is one of our many amazing flatfish!