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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
Chwilio
Honeysuckle
A true wildlife 'hotel', Honeysuckle is a climbing plant that caters for all kinds of wildlife: it provides nectar for insects, prey for bats, nest sites for birds and food for small…
Montagu's blenny
A small fish found on rocky shores in the south and west of Britain.
Thick topshell
The thick topshell is a common sight on rocky shores in Wales and South West England.
Dog cockle
This long-lived bivalve can be found buried in the sand on the south and west coasts of the UK.
Timmy Time zone
Welcome to The Wildlife Trusts and Aardman’s Timmy Time zone! Join Timmy and his friends on a big adventure... They love to explore and learn in nature. The Wildlife Trusts have some great Timmy Time resources for our younger wildlife enthusiasts to enjoy and to help encourage them care for and support our wonderful world.
Grey squirrel
The grey squirrel was introduced into the UK in the 1800s. It provides an easy encounter with wildlife for many people, but can be damaging to woodlands and has contributed to the decline of the…
Lady fern
One of the prettiest hardy ferns, the lady fern is delicate and lacy, with ladder-like foliage. It makes a good garden fern, providing attractive cover for wildlife.
My playground
Sam is a regular at Teifi Marshes Nature Reserve, where he loves to crawl and walk in the grass and you never know who you might meet. The world is one big playground full of exciting sights,…
Blue-tailed damselfly
The blue-tailed damselfly does, indeed, have a blue tail. It is one of our most common species and frequents gardens - try digging a wildlife pond to attract dragonflies and damselflies.
Bird cherry
The bird cherry can be found in wet woodlands and along streams in upland areas, in particular. Its fragrant blossom appears in April and is followed by bitter, black fruits - good for wildlife,…