Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
The Glanville fritillary can be spotted on warm days around coastal habitats on the Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands, as well as at a few locations in mainland England.
The tops of Oarweed fronds can be spotted floating on low tides. Kelp beds are an important habitat, providing shelter for many other marine creatures.
The purple hairstreak is an elusive butterfly with a brilliant purple sheen. It is entirely reliant on oak trees and can be spotted chasing around the treetops in woodlands and parks.
Michael manages Stanley Moss Nature Reserve; he loves the serenity of the area and the different wildlife that he can see. The area was once used for coal mining, and was drained and planted with…
Be a nature detective and see what animals and plants you can spot in the wild!
This shiny beetle is common in wooded areas throughout the UK. As the name suggests, it specialises in hunting snails.
A common moth across most of the UK. The large, hairy caterpillars are often seen in late summer.
This charming little warbler is an increasingly common sight in autumn, when migrants pass through the UK.
I am a marketing and communications assistant for the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. My role involves managing the social media pages and website, and even taking a lead on marine comms for the…
A well known inhabitant of UK seas, common lobsters can reach up to 60cm in length.
The subject of much myth and legend, and a herbal remedy, perforate St John's-wort is a familiar flower. It has star-shaped, bright yellow flowers and lots of tiny holes in its leaves that…
