Pheasant
A handsome gamebird, the pheasant is an introduced species that has settled here with little problem. It can be spotted in its farmland and woodland habitats, although you'll probably hear…
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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
Chwilio
Fly orchid
The fly-shaped flowers of this fascinating plant are attractive to insects - but not the ones you might expect!
Avocet
A key species in the story of conservation, the avocet represents an amazing recovery of a bird once extinct in the UK. This pied bird, with its distinctive upturned bill, can now be seen on…
How to make pinecone pixies
These adorable elves are made from all natural or recyclable materials and can be as unique or as uniformed as you choose! Katie Armstrong from Durham Wildlife Trust explains how to make them.
Red squirrel
Red squirrels are native to the UK but are a lot rarer than their grey cousins. They live in a few special places across the UK thanks to reintroduction projects.
Fast movers
Discover some of the fastest wildlife in the UK!
Safleoedd dŵr croyw a gwlyb
Mae ein gwlyptiroedd yn amrywio o byllau bach a nentydd bach i afonydd hirfaith fel Hafren a gwlyptiroedd enfawr fel Gwastadeddau Gwlad yr Haf, Cyrchfannau East Anglian a Norfolk Broads.
Jack snipe
This well-camouflaged wader is a winter visitor to the UK, where it can be seen feeding on wetlands with a distinctive bobbing motion.
Phosphorescent sea pen
This colonial creature looks like an old-fashioned quill - that's where the name sea pen comes from.
Cedar cup
This fascinating cup fungus is a lovely thing to stumble upon -should you be lucky enough!
Long spined sea scorpion
Masters of disguise, this species exhibits one of the best examples of camouflage you will find on the seashore!
How to do companion planting
Grow plants that help each other! Maximise your garden for you and for wildlife using this planting technique.