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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION

Species

Red ant

Turn over large stones or paving slabs in the garden and you are likely to find a red ant colony. This medium-sized ant can deliver a painful sting, so be careful! In summer, winged adults swarm…

My Wild Life

My focus

For her A-Level Photography project, Emily-Jane is taking images of the landscapes that she loves; combining her two passions – photography and wildlife – so she can express herself in creative…

Habitat

Seagrass

Meadows of seagrass spread across the seabed, their dense green leaves sheltering a wealth of wildlife including our two native species of seahorse.

My Wild Life

My office

Deborah is Ulster Wildlife’s Nature Reserves Officer. Alongside a team of dedicated volunteers, she works to protect our special places to help both wildlife and people thrive.

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Identify gulls

Gulls are among our most difficult birds to identify. This guide offers an introduction to gull watching, highlighting some of the key features to help identify gulls.
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Brilliant butterflies

Spotted a butterfly but not sure what it is? Here are some common British butterflies you might see in your garden, and how to identify them.
Species

Tree bumblebee

The tree bumblebee is a new arrival to the UK. First recorded here in 2001, it is slowly spreading north. It prefers open woodland and garden habitats and can be found nesting in bird boxes and…

My Wild Life

My wild job

Hi! I’m Gemma and I am the Campaigns Assistant for Essex Wildlife Trust. In my job, I try to share my passion for nature with others, while encouraging people to love, care and take action for…

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Environment

Our environment needs your help! Here's lots of ways that you can help to keep our wildlife safe and our environment healthy.
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The Week Junior Science+Nature

Get busy with these fun-filled nature focussed lab activities to help keep children exploring, learning, and creating!