Seagrass
Meadows of seagrass spread across the seabed, their dense green leaves sheltering a wealth of wildlife including our two native species of seahorse.
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Meadows of seagrass spread across the seabed, their dense green leaves sheltering a wealth of wildlife including our two native species of seahorse.
Across Wales, the invasive non-native species (INNS) team is working to develop sustainable, nature-led approaches to invasive species control. This blog shares the latest chapter in their journey…
This big, beautiful fungus is a common one that can often be spotted popping out of trees.
Edible periwinkles are a common sight when rockpooling and can be found in huge numbers on the shore.
Introduced from Japan in the 19th century, Japanese knotweed is now an invasive non-native plant of many riverbanks, waste grounds and roadside verges, where it prevents native species from…
The bluefin tuna is a highly migratory fish which roams the oceans. This species will cross oceans, travelling between the Mediterranean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. They are speedy swimmers,…
The hen harrier has been severely persecuted for taking game species and has suffered massive declines in numbers as a result. Thankfully, conservation projects are underway to reduce conflict…
These grasslands, occupying much of the UK's heavily-grazed upland landscape, are of greater cultural than wildlife interest, but remain a habitat to some scarce and declining species.
This shiny beetle is common in wooded areas throughout the UK. As the name suggests, it specialises in hunting snails.
A common moth across most of the UK. The large, hairy caterpillars are often seen in late summer.
This distinctive moth is a common sight in gardens and around houses, where it's often attracted to lights.
This charming little warbler is an increasingly common sight in autumn, when migrants pass through the UK.