Weird ears
Meet six animals with weird and wonderful ears
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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
Chwilio
Spring
There is fantastic wildlife to see during spring. Birdsong reaches a peak and many flowers appear, in turn attracting insect-life, including bees and butterflies. Animals that hibernated over winter begin to appear.
Lesser sea-spurrey
Traditionally a coastal species, Lesser sea-spurrey has spread inland, taking advantage of the winter-salting of our roads. Its pink-and-white flowers bloom in summer.
Spiny lobster
Spiny lobster, crawfish, crayfish, rock lobsters - many names, one animal! This pretty lobster was made extinct in many areas through overfishing, but is now making a slow comeback.
Cosy Nests
We know that many animals make nests, not just birds.
My motivation
I’m Libby, and I’m currently completing a research development internship in sustainable aquaculture (basically farming in water) at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) in Oban. In…
Seagrass, snorkelling and teamwork: Anna’s volunteering story
Anna Williams was recently the joint winner of the Marsh Young Volunteer Award for Marine Conservation! We spoke to her to find out more about her volunteering journey.
My routine
Martin volunteers with Herefordshire Wildlife Trust’s Orchard Origins every Friday come rain or shine. His commitment has contributed to conserving many of Herefordshire’s traditional orchards.…
My commute
Richard could stick to the road on his commute, but taking a shortcut through the woods is far more relaxing, even if he does get muddy trousers.
My laboratory
Nora’s study of bird behaviour explores how small bird communities flock together to ward off larger predators. Nature has many things to teach us and is now widely acknowledged as a key…
Marsh hair moss
The marsh hair moss is the largest moss in the UK. Look out for it in damp woodland and on boggy heathlands where it forms large, green and spikey 'cushions'.
Gwylan gefnddu fwyaf
Yr wylan gefnddu fwyaf yw’r wylan fwyaf yn y byd! Oherwydd ei maint, ychydig o ysglyfaethwyr sy’n ceisio ymosod arni, ond gall fod yn fyrbryd blasus o dro i dro i eryrod cynffon gwyn, siarcod a…