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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION

Species

Sea beet

Sometimes called 'Wild spinach', Sea beet can be cooked and eaten. It grows wild on shingle beaches, cliffs and bare ground near to the sea, as well as in saltmarshes.

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Mega Migrations

Birds might look small and delicate, but each autumn millions of them make incredible journeys across the planet.
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Where's the birdsong gone?

Birds use their voices for a variety of different reasons, but why does birdsong seem to disappear once summer is over?
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Moorhen

A familiar black bird of our lakes, ponds and rivers, the moorhen is widespread; look out for its large and untidy-looking nest on the water in spring. It can be distinguished from the similar…

My Wild Life

My daytime drama

Carol loves watching the rituals of the birds at Rutland Water, especially at the feeding station that she helps to maintain as a volunteer. She loves to lose herself in her own personal episode…

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Canada goose

The Canada goose is our most familiar goose, although it is not actually native to the UK. A common and bold bird, it can be found around most parks, lakes, reservoirs and gravel pits.

Habitat

Chalk reefs

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

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Silver birch

A spindly tree of heathland and moorlands, and dry and sandy soils, the silver birch is well known for its paper-thin, white bark. It is a great coloniser and can quickly spread in an area.

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Risso’s dolphin

Risso’s dolphins are mysterious creatures usually only found in deep, offshore waters.

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Grayling

The grayling is one of our largest brown butterflies and a master of disguise - its cryptic colouring helps to camouflage it against bare earth and stones in its coastal habitats and on inland…