Adder
Our only venomous snake, the shy adder can be spotted basking in the sunshine in woodland glades and on heathlands.
Our only venomous snake, the shy adder can be spotted basking in the sunshine in woodland glades and on heathlands.
This bizarre bug can be found on plants in woodland rides and clearings.
With natural nesting sites in decline, adding a nestbox to your garden can make all the difference to your local birds.
When Rowan visits Sydenham Hill Wood, every puddle, tree and trail is part of the adventure. And his dad quite likes playing along too.
These bulky beetles can sometimes be found on flowers in woodland rides or along hedgerows.
This rare anemone lives up to its name with a spectacular display of long, white tentacles.
The spiked shieldbug has fearsome shoulder projections or 'spikes' and a predatory nature. This brown bug feeds on caterpillars and other insects in woodlands and on heathlands.
In their busy lives Robin and David rarely get chance to meet up despite both living in Derbyshire. Cromford Canal is the perfect place for the brothers to spend quality time together.
A tall plant, purple-loosestrife can form dense stands of bright purple flower spikes in wet habitats like reedbeds, fens and marshes.
This beautiful beetle is fond of damp meadows and woodland rides, where it's often found on umbellifers or thistles.