A stocky, little sandpiper, the knot can be spotted in estuaries from August onwards, migrating here from the Arctic where it breeds. Look out for it probing the muddy sand with its specialised…

The bird cherry can be found in wet woodlands and along streams in upland areas, in particular. Its fragrant blossom appears in April and is followed by bitter, black fruits - good for wildlife,…

Fel mae ei enw'n awgrymu, mae’r goron borffor yn ffwng coch llachar, siâp cwpan. Mae'n eang ei ddosbarthiad, ond yn brin, a gellir ei ddarganfod ar frigau a changhennau sydd wedi syrthio…

A true wildlife 'hotel', Honeysuckle is a climbing plant that caters for all kinds of wildlife: it provides nectar for insects, prey for bats, nest sites for birds and food for small…

Beavers are the engineers of the animal world, creating wetlands where wildlife can thrive. After a 400-year absence, beavers are back in Britain!

Their long narrow shells are a common sight on our shores, especially after storms, but the animals themselves live buried in the sand.

The blue-tailed damselfly does, indeed, have a blue tail. It is one of our most common species and frequents gardens - try digging a wildlife pond to attract dragonflies and damselflies.