Sphagnum moss
Sphagnum mosses carpet the ground with colour on our marshes, heaths and moors. They play a vital role in the creation of peat bogs: by storing water in their spongy forms, they prevent the decay…
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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
Chwilio
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…
Activities
Ever built a den? Fancy learning how to make your very own pond in a bucket? From colouring sheets to how-to guides we've got plenty of activity ideas for you to help wildlife and have fun.
Portuguese Man O'War
Despite appearances, this weird and wonderful creature is not a jellyfish! They're sometimes found washed up on our shores after westerly winds. Look but don't touch - they give a very…
Hydref
Mae digon o fywyd gwyllt i'w weld yn yr hydref. Mae hwn yn gyfnod o ddigonedd natur, gyda cynhaeaf gwrychoedd hyfryd o fwyar duon, cluniau, afalau surion, cnau cyll a hadau rhosyn. Edrychwch ar ein bywyd gwyllt yr hydref uchaf.
Kingfisher
Blink and you may miss the fantastic kingfisher! This beautiful bird is easy to recognise thanks to its bright blue and metallic copper colours. It darts along the riverbank or sits patiently on a…
Coot
A familiar black bird of our lakes, ponds and rivers, the coot is widespread; look out for its large and untidy-looking nest on the water in spring. The coot can be distinguished from the similar…
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…
Gardd Gudd
Boed yn fawr neu'n fach, gall gerddi fod yn llawn hud. Gallant ddarparu cartref ar gyfer pob math o fywyd gwyllt anhygoel, a bod yn llawn rhyfeddodau natur. Beth allwch chi ei wneud i ofalu am eich gardd am fywyd gwyllt yr hydref hwn?
Chalk rivers
Cool, crystal-clear waters flow over gravelly beds, streaming through white-flowered water-crowfoot and watercress in serene lowland landscapes.
My playlist
Anne loves nothing more than visiting a woodland at any time of year to immerse herself in the natural sounds and to get away from the noises of every day life.
Violet coral
The branching, finger-like projections of this fungus give it the appearance of an underwater coral. Its striking colour and form make it easy to spot, but it is scarce in the UK.