Black-winged stilt
This elegant wading bird is a rare visitor to the UK, though occasionally one or two of pairs will nest here.
Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
This elegant wading bird is a rare visitor to the UK, though occasionally one or two of pairs will nest here.
This distinctive bug is often seen basking on low-growing plants in spring and summer.
The Common sexton beetle is one of several burying beetle species in the UK. An undertaker of the animal world, it buries dead animals like mice and birds, and feeds and breeds on the corpses.
Sir David Attenborough has travelled the world in search of wildlife and wild spaces. But much closer to home, he can explore the hidden woodland at Crane Park Island, discover flying stag beetles…
These mat like growths found on kelp and seaweed are actually colonies of tiny individuals animals.
This brightly-coloured beetle is often found feeding on flowers on warm days in late spring and summer.
These bulky beetles can sometimes be found on flowers in woodland rides or along hedgerows.
This huge gull can be seen around most of the UK's coasts in summer, with some venturing inland in winter.
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…
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.