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As a Trainee Reserves officer at Rutland Water Nature Reserve, Dale is lucky enough that he can take his passion for wildlife to work with him, with a job that will set him up for a career in…
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
As a Trainee Reserves officer at Rutland Water Nature Reserve, Dale is lucky enough that he can take his passion for wildlife to work with him, with a job that will set him up for a career in…
This bumpy shell lives up to its name and lives partly buried in the seabed along the west coast of Great Britain.
Herb-Paris has four oval leaves set in a cross, with an understated crown of yellow-green flowers rising from the middle. This makes it quite a distinctive plant of ancient and damp woodlands on…
Discover more about our amazing wildlife in the UK! Learn more about the plants and animals on your doorstep.
Hi! I’m Gemma and I am the Campaigns Assistant for Essex Wildlife Trust. In my job, I try to share my passion for nature with others, while encouraging people to love, care and take action for…
By providing safe places for hedgehogs to live, you’re much more likely to see these prickly creatures in your garden.
If we all do our part in saving precious water supplies, we can make a huge difference for the environment.
The UK is home to so many incredible sea slugs, like this elegant nudibranch.
From spring, look out for the beautiful, speckled gold-and-black breeding plumage of the golden plover. It can be found in its upland moorland breeding grounds from May to September, moving to…
Turn over large stones or paving slabs in the garden and you are likely to find a red ant colony. This medium-sized ant can deliver a painful sting, so be careful! In summer, winged adults swarm…