Lakes
Lakes come in many forms: some are splendid and clear, while others are more reminiscent of a murky swamp. Each lake is strongly influenced by the underlying lakebed and the surrounding landscape…
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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
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Wildlife zone
From minibeasts to mammals - you'll find information on the UK's amazing animal life here.
Identify prints in the snow
Spotted animal prints in the snow? Identify the UK wildlife including rabbits, birds and otters whose footprints and tracks you might have seen in the snow.
Wacky mammals
Mammals are a class of animal. They are warm-blooded and have fur and hair. They can also be a bit wacky! Here's our top examples of weird mammal behaviour!
Leatherback turtle
A giant of the sea turtle world, leatherback turtles are ocean wanderers searching the seas for jellyfish. Unlike other sea turtles, leatherback turtles don’t mind the cold! This means they can…
My Early Days
I was appointed to the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust on 20th July 2020, as Head of Nature Recovery South, after being interviewed on two Zoom meetings, a very odd experience in these strange…
St George's mushroom
A lovely pale cream colour to begin with these stout mushrooms begin to turn a buff colour and the cap surface will crack as they age.
Bat-winged phasia
This colourful fly can be found on flowers in wooded areas.
Firebug
This colourful bug is an increasingly common sight in southeast England.
Are all feathers the same?
Feathers come in different shapes and colours, but they all have a special job.
Sea lemon
A large colourful sea slug found on rocky shores around the UK.
Parrot waxcap
The parrot waxcap is a small, slimy mushroom with a beautiful emerald green colour.