Pink sea fan
Did you know we have colourful corals in UK seas? Pink sea fans are a type of horny coral - related to the sea fans found in the tropics. Don't be fooled by their name though, pink sea fans…
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Did you know we have colourful corals in UK seas? Pink sea fans are a type of horny coral - related to the sea fans found in the tropics. Don't be fooled by their name though, pink sea fans…
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This large, fluffy-looking moth is on the wing in July and August, but you might spot a caterpillar at almost any time of year.
Snowdrops cheer up the landscape and make us smile when we see them through the winter’s lashing rain and stormy weather. They’re little signs that life is stirring in the soil and spring is…
Corslwyn ryfeddol a choetir yn llawn blodau gwyllt, cân adar a chyfleusterau sy’n rhoi cyfle i chi fynd yn nes at natur.
One of our most common ladybirds, the black-on-red markings of the 7-spot ladybird are very familiar. Ladybirds are a gardeners best friend as they eat insects that love to nibble on garden plants…
John has worked in fisheries management for over 25 years. He has seen our waterways at their best – and their worst. He knows firsthand how devastating unhealthy rivers can be for wildlife and…
Our intern Sam takes you through his experience of volunteering with the Our River Wellbeing project.
Did you know that 90% of fungi in existence are unknown to science? DNA tests on soil samples can produce fungi which don’t match any known species. These are the ‘Dark Taxa’ – a great name for…
This sponge is found on rocky shores around the UK and looks like a thick bready crust (if you use your imagination a bit!).