Bilberry bumblebee
This beautiful bumblebee favours upland areas, but has declined in recent decades and is now nationally scarce.
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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
Chwilio
Tansy beetle
This jewel like leaf beetle is an incredibly scarce species which is only found in wetland habitats.
Facts and stories
Learn amazing wildlife facts, read nature stories and hear from like-minded people. Take a look at our blogs and find out about some really weird wildlife near you...
Towns and gardens
Built up areas and gardens might seem unlikely places for finding wildlife. But maybe surprisingly they can provide homes for some of our most amazing wildlife, from city peregrines to urban otters!
30 Days Wild
The UK's biggest nature challenge with The Wildlife Trusts will be returning on 1st June 2026!
Glossy ibis
This glossy wading bird is a scarce visitor to the UK, though records have become more common in recent decades.
Spiny starfish
Our largest starfish, the spiny starfish can reach an impressive diameter of 70cm!
How to use less plastic
Plastic waste is bad news for the sea and for wildlife. Here's what you can do about it.
How to build a pond
A wildlife pond is one of the single best features for attracting new wildlife to the garden.
My loom band
On Skomer Island, Grace can set her own trends and live a life of adventure, from creating fashionable jewellery out of daisies to exploring the wild landscape.
Honeycomb worm
Ever spotted a honeycomb-like mound on the beach and wondered what it was? It's a reef built entirely by worms!
Lobster
A well known inhabitant of UK seas, common lobsters can reach up to 60cm in length.