Ocean quahog
This large burrowing bivalve, also known as the Icelandic cyprine, is found on sandy seabeds around much of the UK. It is the longest-lived animal known to man, with one individual found to be 507…
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Chwilio
Rainbow wrack
A bushy brown seaweed that appears bright blue underwater.
Watch group listing
Find your local Wildlife Watch Group!
Wood avens
Look for wood avens along hedgerows and in woodlands. Its yellow flowers appear in spring and provide nectar for insects; later, they turn to red, hooked seedheads that can easily stick to a…
Duke of Burgundy
This beautiful orange and brown butterfly is now a rare sight in the UK
Things near you
If you're looking for things you can do to help wildlife or you want to get involved with your Wildlife Trust here are some ideas.
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Dock bug
This broad, brown bug can often be seen sitting on dock leaves.
Copyn heglog
Yn gwibio o gwmpas y tŷ yn yr haf, mae'r copyn heglog, brown yn gyfarwydd i lawer ohonom. Mae’n ffynhonnell fwyd werthfawr i lawer o adar.
Spotted cowrie
This small sea snail is easily identifiable by the 3 brown spots on the top of its shell.
Poo Dunnit
Learn to recognise animal poo
Tree pipit
This streaky brown bird is a summer visitor to Britain, favouring open woodlands in the north and west.