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Cattle egret
This small, white heron is an increasingly common sight in parts of the UK as it spreads north from continental Europe.
Green sea urchin
This small, round sea urchin is (unsurprisingly!) green in colour and can be found on rocky shores around the UK.
Go on a litter pick or beach clean
Violet sea slug
Despite its dazzling colouration, this fabulous nudibranch can be easily missed, due to its small size!
Great grey shrike
This large shrike visits the UK in small numbers each year, passing through on migration or spending the winter here.
Twite
This small finch nests on moorlands and coastal crofts, spending the winter on the coast. The UK population has declined dramatically.
Smew
This small duck is an uncommon winter visitor to the UK, where they're usually found on lakes, reservoirs and gravel pits.
Do a litter pick or beach clean!
Be a wildlife saviour and do a litter pick or beach clean!
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Lakes
Lakes come in many forms: some are splendid and clear, while others are more reminiscent of a murky swamp. Each lake is strongly influenced by the underlying lakebed and the surrounding landscape…
How to create a mini pond
Even a small pond can be home to an interesting range of wildlife, including damsel and dragonflies, frogs and newts. Any pond can become a feeding ground for birds, hedgehogs and bats – the best…