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Common bird's-foot-trefoil

Common bird's-foot-trefoil has a vareity of names that conjure up some interesting images: 'Eggs and Bacon', for instance! Its small, yellow, slipper-like flowers can be seen in all…

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Protected Species

All wildlife is important, but some rare and threatened species and habitats have extra protection in law or policy.
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Birds on the move

For many birdwatchers, autumn is the most exciting time of year. But what are they so excited about?

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Discover more about our amazing wildlife in the UK! Learn more about the plants and animals on your doorstep.

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Cock's-foot

Cock's-foot is a common, tussocky grass of grasslands, woodland rides and cultivated ground - its fluffy, pinky-beige flower heads are quite distinctive.

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Colt's-foot

Looking like a short Dandelion, but with a much rounder middle, Colt's-foot is a 'weed' of waste ground and field edges that brightens up early spring with its sunshine-yellow…

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Hare's-foot clover

The downy hairs that cover the pale pink flowers of Hare's-foot clover give it the look of a Hare's paw - hence the common name. Look out for this clover around the coast and on dry…