Black redstart
A rare breeder in the UK, this sooty-coloured bird is as at home on an industrial site as it is on a rocky cliff face.
A rare breeder in the UK, this sooty-coloured bird is as at home on an industrial site as it is on a rocky cliff face.
The upright, blue flower spikes of Viper's-bugloss can be spotted on chalk grassland, sand dunes, cliffs and banks. Its spotted stem is thought to resemble a viper.
Thanks to volunteers, evidence of one of our rarest mammals was found at a site on Anglesey.
A very rare species, this moth is now limited to one site in the UK. Males can be a striking reddish buff in colour.
You've probably spotted this long-legged spider hiding in the corner of a house or building.
The rose chafer can be spotted on garden flowers, as well as in grassland, woodland edges and scrub.
Elise has been coming to Potted Histories for four years. The activities help her overcome the pain that arthritis causes her, and to cope better with her diabetes because being outside makes her…
Our only venomous snake, the shy adder can be spotted basking in the sunshine in woodland glades and on heathlands.
Ever spotted a honeycomb-like mound on the beach and wondered what it was? It's a reef built entirely by worms!
This worm builds its own home out of bits of shell and sand. It can be spotted on the shore all around the UK.
The Asian hornet has yet to be spotted in Wales. Nonetheless, with the increase of activity in England it could be just a matter of time before we get our first sighting in Wales. Gareth Holland-…
The waxwing is a colourful winter visitor. It can often be spotted in large flocks in berry-laden bushes in towns, car parks and gardens.