Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
My birding
A couple of years ago Nick took the plunge and bought into a bird watching holiday company, and at a stroke his hobby became his livelihood.
Razorbill
The razorbill has a characteristically thick, black bill, with a white stripe across it. It nests with other seabirds, such as guillemots, but prefers the lower ledges and rocky bottoms of cliffs…
Beyond the Boundary – an exhibition exploring the history of invasive species
Find out more about invasive plants through the lens of history, conservation and art in our Beyond the Boundary exhibition.
Sea slug
This large sea slug is anything but dull!
Sea hare
The sea hare looks like a sea slug – but in fact has an internal shell. They can be up to 20cm long but are usually much shorter.
Sea beet
Sometimes called 'Wild spinach', Sea beet can be cooked and eaten. It grows wild on shingle beaches, cliffs and bare ground near to the sea, as well as in saltmarshes.
In loving memory of Paul Day
It is with profound sadness that we report the passing of Paul Day on 27 August 2025. A longstanding member of our Conservation Committee (East) and a dedicated conservationist known to many…
Sea lemon
A large colourful sea slug found on rocky shores around the UK.
Sea campion
If you happen to be near rocky places such as sea cliffs, shingle coastlines or even gravel paths during the summer months you will most likely come across sea campion.
Sea lettuce
Sea lettuce is unmistakeable - most often a bright green and always translucent, it is found on all UK coasts.