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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION

Species

Yellow iris

The large, sunshine-yellow flowers of the yellow iris brighten up the margins of our waterways, ponds, wet woods, fens and marshes. Also called the 'flag iris', its outer petals have a…

Habitat

Chalk reefs

A chalk reef is a natural seabed made from chalk that rises above the surrounding seafloor.

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Long-snouted seahorse

One of 2 seahorses found in UK seas, long snouted seahorses are recognisable by their longer snout and fleshy "mane".

My Wild Life

My relaxation

Being outdoors and surrounded by nature is important to Keith. Getting out by the river after a day at the office is the perfect wind down.

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Timmy Time zone

Welcome to The Wildlife Trusts and Aardman’s Timmy Time zone! Join Timmy and his friends on a big adventure... They love to explore and learn in nature. The Wildlife Trusts have some great Timmy Time resources for our younger wildlife enthusiasts to enjoy and to help encourage them care for and support our wonderful world.
My Wild Life

My homecoming

Juliet Sargeant was first inspired by nature as a child: when she’s working, her mind often wanders back to playing in the woods with her friends.

She left a career in medicine to train as…

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Shore rockling

These large rocky shore fish look like they belong in deeper waters, but they are the find of the day for any rockpooler!

My Wild Life

My local takeaway

At dusk, when Dan’s done sharing his love for nature with others, he follows the terns and goes fishing and foraging for dinner. And often cooks it on the beach.

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Gem (or wartlet) anemone

Not to be confused with the ‘jewel anemone’ which resides in deeper waters, the gem anemone is just as wonderful a find on the rocky shore!

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Lesser weever fish

One of the only venomous fish to be found in British waters, the lesser weever fish is certainly one to watch out for!