Black-tailed godwit
The black-tailed godwit is a rare breeding bird in the UK that has suffered from dramatic declines. It can most easily be spotted around the coast in winter and at inland wetlands when on…
The black-tailed godwit is a rare breeding bird in the UK that has suffered from dramatic declines. It can most easily be spotted around the coast in winter and at inland wetlands when on…
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.
This elegant wading bird is a rare visitor to the UK, though occasionally one or two of pairs will nest here.
Sand eels are a hugely important part of our marine ecosystem. In fact, the fledgling success of our breeding seabirds entirely depends on them.
These bulky beetles can sometimes be found on flowers in woodland rides or along hedgerows.
This huge gull can be seen around most of the UK's coasts in summer, with some venturing inland in winter.
This distinctive bug is often seen basking on low-growing plants in spring and summer.
On first glance, the meadow thistle looks a bit like a knapweed - it's not as prickly as other thistles and only carries one pinky-purple flower head. It can be found in damp meadows and…
One of the UK’s rarest marine species, this giant of the rocky shore is a very special fish.
This brightly-coloured beetle is often found feeding on flowers on warm days in late spring and summer.
Nudibranchs, also known as sea slugs, are much like their land-based relatives that you may spot in your garden. But, unlike your regular garden slug, the nudibranch can incorporate the stinging…
An introduced species, the Rhododendron leafhopper is a striking mix of green and red, with a black stripe across its face. It can be found feeding on Rhododendrons (also introduced) in Southern…