Oyster mushroom
Oyster mushrooms are shell shaped fungi that grow in tiers or fabulous clusters on dead trees or stumps. Unlike many fungi, these mushrooms are not seasonal and can be found all year round,…
Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
Oyster mushrooms are shell shaped fungi that grow in tiers or fabulous clusters on dead trees or stumps. Unlike many fungi, these mushrooms are not seasonal and can be found all year round,…
Few of us can contemplate having a wood in our back gardens, but just a few metres is enough to establish this mini-habitat!
The most common wood ant is the southern wood Ant, or 'red wood ant', which is found in England and Wales. An aggressive predator, it plays a vital pest control role in our woodlands.…
The hooded crow was thought to be the same species as the carrion crow, but they have now been separated. Less widespread than its cousin, look for it in North Scotland, Northern Ireland and the…
This is a predominantly subtidal species but can be found on the lowest parts of a sheltered rocky shore in summer.
The rain-soaked lands of Britain and Northern Ireland are rich in rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, canals and ditches. Whether natural or artificial, they are the life-force behind the wildlife we…
This is probably the most widespread and commonest of the marsh orchids.
This dazzling dragonfly, also known as the blue-eyed hawker, is a recent arrival to Britain.
Planting herbs will attract important pollinators into your garden, which will, in turn, attract birds and small mammals looking for a meal.