Tufted duck
This comical little duck lives up to its name – look out for the black tuft of feathers on its head!
Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
This comical little duck lives up to its name – look out for the black tuft of feathers on its head!
Instead of draining, make the waterlogged or boggy bits of garden work for nature, and provide a valuable habitat.
Stone curlews are unusual waders with large yellow eyes - perfect for hunting beetles at night.
Whether feeding the birds, or sowing a wildflower patch, setting up wildlife areas in your school makes for happier, healthier and more creative children.
This yellow-brown seaweed grows in dense masses on the mid shore of sheltered rocky shores. It is identifiable by the egg-shaped air bladders that give it its name.
As the UK’s tallest bird the common crane is instantly recognisable with the ruffle of tail feathers and very long legs. Their bugling call is also very distinctive.
Once a month, Robert attends his local Wildlife Watch group in Nottinghamshire. He’s been going for over a year now and has made lots of new friends; most of all, though, he loves how much he has…
When spotting the pintail in winter, look out for the fabulous, long tail feathers that characterise it. This dabbling duck feeds at the water's surface, rather than diving for food.