Holm oak
The Holm oak is an introduced species that has been widely planted near the coast and in parkland. It is self-seeding in the south of the UK. Its young leaves are spiny like Holly leaves, and it…
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Chwilio
My passion
I am a marketing and communications assistant for the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. My role involves managing the social media pages and website, and even taking a lead on marine comms for the…
Scarlet tiger
This beautiful moth is often found resting on leaves, though it does also fly during the day.
Gwanwyn
Mae bywyd gwyllt gwych i'w weld yn ystod y gwanwyn. Mae cân adar yn cyrraedd uchafbwynt ac mae llawer o flodau yn ymddangos, yn eu tro yn denu bywyd pryfed, gan gynnwys gwenyn a gloÿnnod byw. Mae anifeiliaid sy'n gaeafgysgu dros y gaeaf yn dechrau ymddangos.
Gaeaf
Yn y gaeaf gall bywyd fod yn anodd i anifeiliaid - mae dyddiau'n fyr ac i lawer o greaduriaid mae dod o hyd i ddigon o fwyd i oroesi yn cymryd bron bob awr o olau dydd. Ond mae yna ddigon o fywyd gwyllt i'w weld o hyd.
Stone curlew
Stone curlews are unusual waders with large yellow eyes - perfect for hunting beetles at night.
Enchanter's nightshade
Enchanter's nightshade is a hairy plant, with rounded leaves that taper to a fine tip, and clusters of small, pinky-white flowers in summer.
How to make a shrub garden for wildlife
Woody shrubs and climbers provide food for wildlife, including berries, fruits, seeds, nuts leaves and nectar-rich flowers. So why not plant a shrub garden and see who comes to visit?
Greenfinch
An attractive, olive-green bird, the greenfinch regularly visits birdtables and feeders in gardens. Look for a bright flash of yellow on its wings as it flies.
Jackdaw
The jackdaw is a small, black-capped crow of woodlands, parks, towns and coast. It is a well-known thief, stealing other birds' eggs and breaking into garden feeders.
Seagrass
Meadows of seagrass spread across the seabed, their dense green leaves sheltering a wealth of wildlife including our two native species of seahorse.
Hard rush
The stiff, spiky and upright leaves and brown flowers of hard rush are a familiar sight of wetlands, riversides, dune slacks and marshes across England and Wales.